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August 26, 2009

"a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end..."

Ted Kennedy RIP.

Daniel Finkelstein writes an excellent assessment, and wonders if Kennedy's death will help Obama pass healthcare - just as LBJ was able to pass civil rights legislation in part because of the outpouring of sympathy for Kennedy's older brother.

Posted at 09:56 AM |

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