Chris Matthews just called President Obama the last Kennedy Brother. . .

. . .it was an interesting comment. He said the Teddy was always trying to finish what Jack and Bobby started when it came to civil rights and his embrace of Obama was the passing of the torch to the last Kennedy brother.

Just like Teddy had to grow into the shoes.

...as a game-changing progressive leader, filling the big shoes of great Democratic leaders like Ted Kennedy.

(But you were just being snarky ~ as usual.)

the next brother! Don't remember when or where it was, but I seem to remember Kennedy making that remark. Maybe I heard it here on DU, but I KNOW I heard it before today.

May have been one of the other Kennedys, just not sure!

Time for Obama to SEIZE the reigns and fight the good fight! I think he prefers NOT to be one of those to "get in your face" types, but I certainly think the Repukes are using him to their own advantage because he wants to "work with them." Given the political climate of today, I hardly think the "Mr. Nice Guy" thing is going to work very well!

TIME to take some hostages and the BULL BY THE HORNS! If The Idiot we just got rid of was so effective, and he certainly didn't seem to have a clue, why can't Obama use his intellect and show them up for what they are??

Ignoring the crazies, ignoring those who mock you just won't make them go away! Too many Repukes want him to fail, and I don't know why he can't stand up and say it to their faces. He doesn't have to do it by hysteria, but maybe he could try taking them on and showing them... He's the BOSS now!!! And yes, even his own Party is getting away with more than they should! UNITY, PLEASE, make your Party realize you mean business!

JMHO!!

With the passing of Senator Kennedy, there may be more determination and fire on the Democratic side ~ I agree with you; it's time for Obama to "seize the reigns and fight the good fight!"

fucking opinion..and you have no room to talk about snark or insults.

Republicans make personal attacks because they can't argue on points ~ you're doing the same thing these days.

The time for bipartisanship has passed. he should get Kennedy's healthcare Bill passed, not the irrelevant crap that is going forward.He needs to be a leader.

doesn't lead to the way saracat wants him to doesn't mean shit. You know absolutely nothing about Presient Obama except insults.

...and do what's best for the people.

Honestly I think we have to move on from that meme of X is like Y.

that he was passing the torch onto Barack Obama.

In this case, Matthews might not have made Obama a Kennedy brother,
but at this point he has the Kennedy torch in his hands.

Matthews is also a self-absorbed gasbag.

Whatever direction he's going, you can guarantee he'll take it too far.

Well seems like Rose Kennedy got around! Well we can all shut the birthers up now, seems Obama was born in Massachusetts, shouldn't be a problem to reveal the true birth certificate now and shut up all the conspiracy wonkers. Matthews is a frickin Genius! Great Call!

:toast:

He's incredibly sentimental, especially about the Irish and the nuns and about fathers. He still thinks 41 is a truly great father.

Slobbering fool!!

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One of the blessings of not watching MSNBC is not to have to listen to this drooling creep.

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He needs to get a reality check. :eyes:

it bother you so?

He IS a slobbering fool and sexist to boot. He is one of the main reasons why I refuse to watch MSNBC. He and his tingling leg are an embarrassment.

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that is going to air tomorrow.

When news of Kennedy's tumor first came out they had him anchoring that coverage as well because it's an area he's knowegable in. There's such a thing as coincidence. Really.

What ironic timing!

WTG Tweety.

Matthews has said, for quite some time, that he felt Obama is Kennedy-esque. So, he's either been planning to use that to promote his doc for some time or he really believes this. Who knows with Matthews, though.

I remember watching him tear up when Obama won and saying it was like the Kennedy's were back (paraphrasing of course).

"..... It is time now for Barack Obama." ~ Ted Kennedy 1/08

Perhaps now those words will take on a whole new meaning.

I notice the ones complaining the most about this innocent comment are the ones who never forgave Teddy for endorsing Obama.

using Teddy's death to perpetuate primary bullshit.

You're right up there with Matthews.

Teddy was a great American. He was unique. His life and legacy go far beyond partisan politics.

Let the man rest in peace without rancor. Can you do that for one day?

He doesn't need to be the "brother" of three other famous and beloved politicians in order to give him legitimacy. He is already an historical figure of great import in his own right. He's not the "fourth" anything.

Tweety is moronic. Has always been and always will be.

You poor thing. The good news is, I don't think there's anything but blanks in them... ;)

Teddy was Teddy and the last of the brothers...no need to make a wishful adoption.:eyes:

The vitriol is interesting...

But apparently we're not supposed to notice that.

in his senate career. He didn't need to be president to make a great contribution to this country. In many ways JFK was a lazy senator and an ineffective president (when dealing with congress), RFK could have been great--he certainly grew in the years after his brother was killed, but we'll never know how he would have been as president for sure. Of the three brothers in many ways Ted is the one who accomplished the most.

He loved the Kennedys. He joined the Peace Corps because of JFK. He was near tears a couple of times this morning. I would cut him a little slack today.

However, I DON'T think of Obama in the same way! Time will tell, and I can only WISH he spoke the truth!!

Time Will Tell!!!

And the Lion would not have capitulated and while both men are worthy, they have capitulated in the past.

Ethel Kennedy told Barack Obama that "the torch is being passed to you".

I don't see this being far from his train of thought in that regard. I don't have a problem with it, nor do I think President Obama is as far away from having the mettle to fill those shoes as some around here seem to believe.

.... nor have I forgotten the rallies with seniors she held for him during the campaign .... ETHEL!!!! ...... far from being the most public member of the family ..... but for Barack Obama ..... she got out the vote.

"Barack is so like Bobby."
(from "Why I'm Supporting Barack Obama")
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ethel-skakel-kennedy/why-im-supporting-barack-_1_b_84604.html

I dont even know when the above photo was taken, but look how young he looks ..... was she escorting him down the hallway on his first day in the Senate? lol

... yet simultaneously redemptive.

"And now it's on to Chicago and let's win there!"

so I'm asking for a link where Ted tried to pass the Kennedy torch to Edwards. :shrug: