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Vicki Kennedy Rules Out Politics, Recalls Ted's Battle

He trained every day to have strength to attend Obama's inauguration

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 25, 2009 3:02 PM CST

(Newser) – Ted Kennedy was so determined to live long enough to attend Barack Obama's inauguration that he trained for it and even figured out how many steps he'd need to take that day. "He was exercising every single day to be strong enough to be there," his widow, Vicki, told Oprah Winfrey in an interview airing today. As for talk that she herself might vie for her husband's Senate seat: "No, no, not for me."

Vicki said Ted kept working long after his diagnosis, even calling senators about health care legislation as he traveled to undergo brain surgery, reports AP. "It was an inspiration, really," she said. And the senator's last words to his wife? "I think I'll just keep that one to myself," said Vicki.

Ted and Vicki Kennedy in May.
Ted and Vicki Kennedy in May.   (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Vicki Kennedy throws a kiss to thank tenor Placido Domingo for singing at her husband's funeral.
Vicki Kennedy throws a kiss to thank tenor Placido Domingo for singing at her husband's funeral.   (AP Photo/Brian Snyder, Pool)
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SilenceDogood
Nov 26, 2009 1:05 AM CST
She did not say Ted's battle with what, or with Whom, probably Jack, as in Daniels.
Face-Of-RNC
Nov 25, 2009 10:02 AM CST
Please forgive RobR as he cannot overcome the urge to be like his hero.
GeminiMishy
Nov 25, 2009 9:29 AM CST
What's up with all this cloning BS? Where the hell is the real FORNC?

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