video of Teddy casting his Senate vote, with JK close behind

[MBS]

See

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/09/ted-kennedy-returns-to-se_n_111724.html

As Teddy comes in, to rousing standing ovation, notice JK and Dodd walking together, close behind.

[wisteria]

1. Very nice. It is good to see he again. He is truly beloved in the Senate. n/t

[JI7]

2. that was amazing, it went on for a while also

i don't think it stopped when the video stopped either. it was really nice to see.

[politicasista]

3. Very nice

I noticed that Obama was following them too. :) Get well Uncle Ted. :patriot:

[MH1]

4. I think Teddy made the difference

NPR said this morning, many R's changed their vote after Teddy showed up. My theory: with Teddy's vote, cloture passes and the bill goes to Bush. Bush has already said he'll veto (although now he may not). A Bush veto would get some press and the spotlight would be on the R's that voted against. I think some decided they wouldn't like that spotlight very much, so they changed their votes. Tee hee. (Big thanks to Teddy!!!)

Btw, McCain was a NO SHOW, the ONLY no show. I saw a comment on the WSJ blog that this bill is also tied to TriCare somehow (which affects veterans). I don't know enough about it but if someone is keeping a list of all the ways McCain has failed to support veterans and the military, perhaps this should go on that list as well.

[Luftmensch067]

5. I really hope Bush doesn't veto

This issue will really affect a lot of seniors whose only insurance is Medicare (like my Mom!) It could cause doctors to drop patients! I'm so grateful to Teddy for stepping up!

[rox63]

7. My Mom's in the same boat as yours

It's truly a matter of life or death for a lot of seniors and disabled people.

Thank you very much, Uncle Teddy! :patriot:

[Island Blue]

6. Wicked awesome.

And the folks in the gallery didn't even get in trouble for joining in the standing O, which was very cool! Hey Tay, the offer still stands - I'll trade you both of my senators for just one of yours. (I'll even through in my representative AND an order of his Freedom Fries.)