Kerry says he'll carry on Kennedy health care push

[Johnny Bravo]

By STEVE LEBLANC, Associated Press Writer Steve Leblanc, Associated Press Writer – 32 mins ago
SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Sen. John Kerry said Wednesday he would take up one of Sen. Edward Kennedy's key political fights, pledging to the thousands who attended his town hall meeting Wednesday to push for the health care overhaul championed by his longtime Democratic colleague.

More than 2,000 people turned up for Kerry's first public meeting since Kennedy's Aug. 25 death from brain cancer at age 77. A line of supporters and opponents of health care reforms snaked out of the Somerville high school and down two blocks.

Kerry quickly invoked Kennedy's memory and promised to push for the best health care reform package possible.

"That means taking on these battles in the way that Teddy would and I pledge to you that I will," he said.

Kennedy had repeatedly called the expansion of health care to uninsured Americans the signature issue of his 47-year tenure in the U.S. Senate. Supporters have said his absence in Washington over much of the past year has made the job of hammering out compromise legislation more difficult.

Kerry, also a strong supporter of overhauling the health care system, has vowed to push through the measure in Kennedy's name. He said he would follow Kennedy's example of fighting hard for his principles and seeking political compromises that serve national interest.

"It's very important for us to fight the fight, push as hard as we can for the things that we believe in, stand up for our principles, and if we can't find the votes based on that battle, then we have to find a way to get done the best we can
 do for the American people," Kerry said.

[Hazcat]

Trying to get back onto the national stage.

[ericire12]

Another liberal loon Trying to get back onto the national stage exploit the death of Ted Kennedy.

Fixed it for ya!

[Johnny Bravo]

Oh Great......Just what we need?

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By STEVE LEBLANC, Associated Press Writer Steve Leblanc, Associated Press Writer – 32 mins ago
SOMERVILLE, Mass. – Sen. John Kerry said Wednesday he would take up one of Sen. Edward Kennedy's key political fights, pledging to the thousands who attended his town hall meeting Wednesday to push for the health care overhaul championed by his longtime Democratic colleague.

More than 2,000 people turned up for Kerry's first public meeting since Kennedy's Aug. 25 death from brain cancer at age 77. A line of supporters and opponents of health care reforms snaked out of the Somerville high school and down two blocks.

Kerry quickly invoked Kennedy's memory and promised to push for the best health care reform package possible.

"That means taking on these battles in the way that Teddy would and I pledge to you that I will," he said.

Kennedy had repeatedly called the expansion of health care to uninsured Americans the signature issue of his 47-year tenure in the U.S. Senate. Supporters have said his absence in Washington over much of the past year has made the job of hammering out compromise legislation more difficult.

Kerry, also a strong supporter of overhauling the health care system, has vowed to push through the measure in Kennedy's name. He said he would follow Kennedy's example of fighting hard for his principles and seeking political compromises that serve national interest.

"It's very important for us to fight the fight, push as hard as we can for the things that we believe in, stand up for our principles, and if we can't find the votes based on that battle, then we have to find a way to get done the best we can
 do for tothe American people," Kerry said.

Corrected for accuracy.

[Sponsor]

[twyacht]

Don't forget to put Vietnam Veteran in his title, he worked so hard to earn it....

[Johnny Bravo]

[twyacht]

That's pretty close to a damn tie Johnny Bravo!

[alfsauve]

"That means taking on these battles in the way that Teddy would and I pledge to you that I will," he [Kerry]  said.

Yep, back room dealings, favoritism.   

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