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Remembering the Real Deal

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Aug 26, 2009 The light has gone out, and with it that infectious warm laugh and intensely progressive commitment of the best of the Kennedys Not, at this point, to take anything away from the memory of his siblings -- Bobby, whom I also got to know, was pretty terrific in his last years -- but Sen Ted Kennedy was the real deal. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Kennedy Bows Out for ‘Personal Reasons’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2009 It's official: Caroline Kennedy will not continue her quest for the Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Kennedy reportedly told New York Gov. David Paterson on Wednesday that she was dropping out, and although he asked her to think it over for 24 hours she sent out an e-mail minutes after midnight saying she had withdrawn. Updated Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Olbermann Criticizes Clinton for Assassination Comment

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2008 Not known for being a shrinking violet, Keith Olbermann left no uncertainty about what he thinks of Sen. Hillary Clinton's explanation for why she invoked the specter of Robert Kennedy's 1968 assassination when discussing her decision to keep campaigning to the end. He's not buyin' it, folks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Clinton Brings Up Assassination

Staff / Truthdig May 23, 2008 Addressing the issue of whether she should drop out of the presidential race -- and, if so, when -- Sen. Hillary Clinton pointed to the assassination of Robert Kennedy in June 1968 in defending her refusal to quit. Updated Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )