Kennedy family split on presidential race

kskiska

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Sun Jan-27-08 10:21 PM
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Kennedy family split on presidential race

Source: CNN

(CNN) — Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend has become the third member of the Kennedy family to weigh in on the Democratic presidential race in the past 24 hours, issuing a statement Sunday in which she states her support for Hillary Clinton.

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"I respect Caroline and Teddy's decision, but I have made a different choice," said Kennedy Townsend.

"While I admire Sen. Obama greatly, I have known Hillary Clinton for over 25 years and have seen firsthand how she gets results. As a woman, leader and person of deep convictions, I believe Hillary Clinton would make the best possible choice for president."

She added that her brother Bobby and sister Kerry were also backing Clinton.

Read more: http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/27/kennedy-family-split-on-presidential-race/

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cloud75

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Sun Jan-27-08 10:23 PM
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1. i'm shocked teddy would not back Hillary they formed the chip program together n/t

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Fed_Up_Grammy

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Sun Jan-27-08 10:31 PM
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2. Does anyone really care what the Kennedy family thinks? I don't.

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pnwmom

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Sun Jan-27-08 10:34 PM
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3. A lot of people will care. That's why endorsements are important. n/t

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DJ13

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Sun Jan-27-08 10:47 PM
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4. "Does anyone really care what the Kennedy family thinks?"

Three words ......Super Delegate vote

Thats what these endorsements bring.

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pauldg0

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Sun Jan-27-08 11:32 PM
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6. your right !!

Go John Edwards!!!

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PittPoliSci

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Mon Jan-28-08 01:40 AM
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8. i do.

i'm fascinated by them actually. Plus, when Obama eventually wins, i think their endorsement will make it easier for me to support him.

Go Edwards!

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WillParkinson

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Mon Jan-28-08 01:49 AM
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9. Well...

Yeah, if the Kennedy's are supporting their candidate. Otherwise, no, not really. (I'm in the No, not really camp since I don't like either "front runner".)

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Glorfindel

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Sun Jan-27-08 10:56 PM
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5. I can't wait to hear whom Maria Shriver Schwartzenegger endorses

bless her heart; what could possibly be worse than being JFK's niece and married to a Repuke? :-(

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Kermit77

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Mon Jan-28-08 12:03 AM
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7. Well Maria and Oprah are best friends......

I remember that Oprah had "Aunuld" on her show when he was running for Governor. Maybe Maria will return the favor and vote for Oprah's favorite senator.:7

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libertee

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Mon Jan-28-08 10:12 PM
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10. Everybody's Oprah's best friend...betcha she goes for Hilary

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