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Obama Will Deliver Kennedy Eulogy

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(Newser) – President Obama will deliver the eulogy at Sen. Ted Kennedy’s funeral Saturday in Boston, the Globe reports this evening. Obama will make the short trip from Martha’s Vineyard, where he’s vacationing, to the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help for the morning service; Kennedy will be buried that evening at Arlington National Cemetery.

Then-Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., smiles with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., during a 2008 rally.
Then-Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., smiles with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., during a 2008 rally.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama reads a statement about the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy today.
President Barack Obama reads a statement about the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy today.   (AP Photo)
President Barack Obama pauses as he reads a statement about the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy today.
President Barack Obama pauses as he reads a statement about the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy today.   (AP Photo)
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timeandagain
Aug 26, 09 7:33 PM CDT
Will Obama be able to read "Chappaquiddick" off his teleprompter?? Reply
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Shannonals
Aug 26, 09 8:30 PM CDT
Why do you feel the need to say something negative in regard to another person's death timeandagain?
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Reader68389796
Aug 26, 09 8:41 PM CDT
Even in death you people are hearless? What are you called? Palinites or the Devilites?
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Jayster999
Aug 26, 09 9:00 PM CDT
Shannon: If Palin, Bush, Cheney, Beck, O'Reilly or Rush croaked, how would you react? Would you be somber and respectful? Yeah, I thought not...
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Fondue
Aug 26, 09 9:54 PM CDT
How many thousands did Kennedy put in harms way? That's what I thought... All of the imbeciles you mentioned will not get any love or respect from the likes of me - count on it.
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