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Vicki Reggie as Heir to Ted Kennedy's Senate Seat?

By Paul Bedard

February 25, 2009 RSS Feed Print

By Paul Bedard, Washington Whispers

A new and thorough biography of Sen. Edward Kennedy pushes the talk in Democratic circles that the liberal lion wants his wife to replace him in the Senate. Family sources have suggested that Kennedy, battling a brain cancer, is bidding to have Vicki Reggie named, should it come to that. Now that line has been picked up in Last Lion, The Fall and Rise of Ted Kennedy by Boston Globe writers. They write that his marriage to Reggie seemed contrived. "But it soon proved to be a love match," they add, "so much so that some wondered if she should one day be heir to his Senate seat."

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The Emerald Isle's Liberal Lion Enters the Kingdom of Heaven where Friends and Family Await. Our Family Morns Ted's Passing. Our Flag Flys Low and Our Knees are Bent. Our Hats are Off. From the Day I was Born, You Were a Senator. We Will Miss You! The Lion Lays in rest with the love of a King. Silent Roaring Sea Man's Voice Rest's quiet. As an Angel lays in rest with the love of a Nation. Health Care will pass. Battle's we cease among ourselves and Vicki will hold the Seat of a Lion. Medal of Freedom for a Special Gathering of Eagles and a Grateful People. Thank you God ! Liberty and Freedom! God Bless The Kennedy's !!!

John P Farley of TX 7:54AM August 29, 2009

I wish Caroline had gotten Hillary's seat. Her exposure to politics alone, would have made her a great Senator. she worked so hard for the NYc Department of Education. she helped build many school libraries. she once was supposed to come to my school in East New York, Brooklyn. She cancelled, at the last minute, but we did not hold it against her. Hopefully, she will have a happy, peaceful and productive life.

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Lois Grinage of NY 8:40PM March 05, 2009

He should be able to give the Senate seat to whomever he wants. It belongs to him, after all. How dare anyone question his will on the matter?

Lavrenti 1:07PM March 02, 2009

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