Kennedy Speaks

Senator Edward M. Kennedy didn't wave from a luxury box. He didn't just give the taped speech he had prepared just in case. He, like a Kennedy, addressed the convention. In case you missed it, here it is courtesy of cspanjunkie:



And thus, the Kennedys continue to dominate the Democratic National Convention as they have for the last 52 years since Jack challenged Estes Kefauver for the Vice-Presidential nomination in 1956.

Chuck Todd had an interesting take on all the Clinton-Obama stuff swirling amongst the delegates throughout the evening. He said that in a few weeks all that people will remember will be Ted Kennedy's speech last night and Barack Obama's speech on Thursday. He added the caveat that if Obama loses the general election perhaps peoples memories may alter somewhat.

The point is that this convention is not about the Clintons. It will not be remembered for them. It is, rightly so, a great historic moment as the Democratic Party becomes the first major party to nominate a black man to be President of the United States.

It will be remembered for nominating the most inspiring figure that the Democratic Party has had since Robert Kennedy was felled 40 years ago.

It will be remembered for the heir of the Kennedy legacy passing the torch, with great enthusiasm, on to this new inspiring leader.

Ted Kennedy made this about the Democratic Party, Barack Obama and the people of the United States last night. It is no longer about the Clintons. It can't be. There is too much at stake.

Comments welcome,

Pat McGovern

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