Sen. Ted Kennedy, 1932-2009
Image has not been found. URL: /wp-content/uploads/2009/08/ted-kennedy.jpgTed Kennedy, pictured in 2006 (WDCpix)
In memory of Sen. Ted Kennedy, TWI has compiled its recent coverage of the senator and the effect his passing will have on the country.
Kennedy’s Defense Contractor Legacy (8/27/09)
by Spencer Ackerman
Kennedy’s relationship with defense contractors
‘Honor Senator Kennedy’ (8/26/09)
by David Weigel
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee’s new Website pushing for health reform
The Courting of Ted Kennedy, 2008 (8/26/09)
by David Weigel
Revelations on the steps leading to Kennedy’s endorsement of Barack Obama
Ted Kennedy’s Foreign Policy Legacy (8/26/09)
by Spencer Ackerman
Kennedy’s imprint on human rights refugee issues
Immigration Advocates Mourn Kennedy’s Passing (8/26/09)
by Daphne Eviatar
Tributes to Kennedy’s commitment to immigration reform
Orrin Hatch’s Song for Ted Kennedy (8/26/09)
by David Weigel
Video of the Utah senator’s tribute to Kennedy
DCCC: ‘Pick Up the Torch’ to Pass a Health Care Bill (8/26/09)
by David Weigel
Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s (D-Md.) email pushing for a renewed fight for health care in Kennedy’s honor
Republicans Pay Tribute to Kennedy (8/26/09)
by David Weigel
Republican responses to Kennedy’s passing
Kennedy’s Rattled Reaction to Colin Powell’s 2003 U.N. Presentation on Iraq (8/26/09)
by Spencer Ackerman
Video of Kennedy’s response to Powell’s fateful speech on the threat posed by Saddam Hussein
What Would Kennedy Do? (8/26/09)
by Daphne Eviatar
Balancing political considerations and the need for justice in torture prosecutions
Ted Kennedy, in 2007, Opposing the Surge (8/26/09)
by Spencer Ackerman
Video of Kennedy’s passionate opposition to the troop surge in Iraq in January 2007
Republicans and the Kennedy Seat (8/26/09)
by David Weigel
The GOP’s prospects for taking Kennedy’s U.S. Senate seat in a special election
Ted Kennedy, 1932-2009 (8/26/09)
by Matthew DeLong
News of Kennedy’s passing, and statements from the Kennedy family and President Obama
On a Grim, Sad Note … (8/20/09)
by Mike Lillis
Kennedy’s efforts to change Massachusetts law to allow Gov. Deval Patrick to replace him after his death
Kennedy Out for the Year (9/8/08)
by Mike Lillis
News that Kennedy would not return to the Senate in 2008
Ted Kennedy Liveblogging (8/25/08)
by Spencer Ackerman
Kennedy’s speech endorsing Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention