The last of the Kennedys by Claudia Sonea

America is mourning; it lost a precious child on Tuesday night. Edward Moore “Ted” Kennedy passed into eternity leaving behind a loving wife, two sons, a daughter and two stepchildren, and a grieving nation. The name Kennedy is an icon for America, their lifestyle, ambition, glamour fascinating an entire world. From the nine children of the prominent family, the one who brought home the glory and fame was John F. Kennedy, the 35th US President and the only president to have won a Pulitzer Prize. Nonetheless, his brothers were always behind him and together with the political ascension people’s interest for the family be! came more intense. It was hard for Edward M. Kennedy to rise up to the success of his elder brothers. Being the youngest he was always regarded as being weaker by the others, but his skilfulness in addressing to ordinary people on the street brought a record-setting victory margin to John’s 1958 Senate re-election campaign, while during the Democratic primary campaign helped to win the first contested primary of the season in Wisconsin. Moreover, at the Democratic National Convention in 1960 the unanimous vote from that state's delegates that put his John over the top came from Ted’s work in Wyoming. With one brother President and another US Attorney General, it was hard for Ted to run for the Massachusetts Senate seat, his rival using the family ties against him. He won that campaign and proved to be the strongest of the brothers by moving on after their assassination, taking care of their families and caring on the flag of idealism. ! Although, Edward Kennedy never succeeded in becomi! ng a pre sident, he definitely made a reputation as an extraordinary Senator whose legislative skills were reputed. He always maintained a close relationship with the residents of the White House, facilitating the collaboration between the Democrats and Republicans. The support he gave to Obama during the Presidential campaign was due to the commitment the latter’s to make universal health care a top priority of his administration. However, his premature death will not only postpone the health reform, but also endanger its success of being passed. Edward M. Kennedy did not have the ambition to be a President, but he had the oratorical gift of his brothers and the same love for his country. He earned his place in history and written his name into people's memory. May he rest in peace.

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