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Ted Kennedy to Endorse Obama

Critical nod a new blow to Clinton ahead of Super Duper Tuesday

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 27, 2008 1:52 PM CST
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(Newser) – Ted Kennedy, the heir to his slain brothers' Camelot ideal, will endorse Barack Obama's bid for the Oval Office tomorrow, the Boston Globe reports, ending his year-long seat on the fence and giving the candidate's surging chances a second Kennedy boost in a day. The Democratic godfather's coveted nod is a crushing blow for longtime family friend Hillary Clinton just ahead of the critical Super Duper Tuesday contests.

The Kennedy scion believes Obama can "transcend race," and forge unity, an insider tells the Boston Globe. "Having him pass on the torch [to Obama] is of incredible significance. It's historic," said another Democrat. Kennedy will actively campaign for Obama, according to an aide. The announcement is expected tomorrow morning alongside niece Caroline Kennedy, who today also endorsed Obama.

Ted Kennedy is expected to endorse Barack Obama's bid for the White House tomorrow, insiders say. Kennedy is expected to actively campaign for Obama, particularly among voters critical in the Super Duper Tuesday contests.
Ted Kennedy is expected to endorse Barack Obama's bid for the White House tomorrow, insiders say. Kennedy is expected to actively campaign for Obama, particularly among voters critical in the Super Duper...   (Getty Images)
Ted Kennedy during an exclusive interview with in his Washington, DC residence, April 19, 2006
Ted Kennedy during an exclusive interview with in his Washington, DC residence, April 19, 2006   (KRT Photos)
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Evangelicals Call For Immigration Reform   (Getty Images)
Barack Obama and Ted Kennedy on the occasion of Robert F. Kennedy's 80th birthday.
Barack Obama and Ted Kennedy on the occasion of Robert F. Kennedy's 80th birthday.   (Getty Images)
Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., speaks to the media outside Stormont Parliament Building in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in this May 8, 2007 file photo. The memoirs of Ted Kennedy, the youngest and last surviving brother of the country's most famous political siblings and for decades an eminent liberal statesman and legislator,...
Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., speaks to the media outside Stormont Parliament Building in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in this May 8, 2007 file photo. The memoirs of Ted Kennedy, the youngest and last surviving...   (Associated Press)
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