MSNBC's Chris Matthews: "Barack Is Now the Last Kennedy Brother" (Video)

Funny. Barack sure doesn't look like a Kennedy, does he?

The Obama discussion is in the last minute of this clip. He says Ted Kennedy "passed the torch" to Obama last year.

Huh?

President Obama Responds To Death Of Ted Kennedy

Classy response from The President:

Following Senator Kennedy's death, President Obama released the following statement:

"Michelle and I were heartbroken to learn this morning of the death of our dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy.

For five decades, virtually every major piece of legislation to advance the civil rights, health and economic well being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts.

I valued his wise counsel in the Senate, where, regardless of the swirl of events, he always had time for a new colleague. I cherished his confidence and momentous support in my race for the Presidency. And even as he waged a valiant struggle with a mortal illness, I've profited as President from his encouragement and wisdom.

An important chapter in our history has come to an end. Our country has lost a great leader, who picked up the torch of his fallen brothers and became the greatest United States Senator of our time.

And the Kennedy family has lost their patriarch, a tower of strength and support through good times and bad.

Our hearts and prayers go out to them today--to his wonderful wife, Vicki, his children Ted Jr., Patrick and Kara, his grandchildren and his extended family."

God Bless Ted Kennedy. RIP.

The last of the Camelot-era Kennedys has passed away.

Edward "Ted" Kennedy was the brother of both John F. and Robert F. Kennedy.

Teddy was the quintessential Left Winger but ConservativeXpress offers its condolences to his family. Despite your idealogy; this is a loss for America.

He served his state and country well. RIP Teddy. You are a legend. You are a survivor.

Chris Dodd: If We Need Teddy For A Vote, He'll Be Here (Video)

Senate Healthcare Committee Chairman Sen. Chris Dodd talks about how happy his longtime friend Sen. Ted Kennedy, battling brain cancer, was when a healthcare bill was recently passed. Dodd says if they need another vote on a healthcare bill soon, "We may need him down here... He can be here."

What is this like a pinch hitter? With all due respect to Sen. Kennedy, can anyone explain why he yas yet to retire? Is he really serving the people of Massachusetts effectively by NOT being in Washington? Seriously! Certainly, I wish him well in his recovery, but isn't it time to focus on his health and allow someone else to step in who can serve Massachusetss?