Senator Ted Kennedy Collapses At Inaugural Luncheon

January 20th, 2009 22 Comments 2449 Views

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WASHINGTON — Massachusetts Sen. Ted Kennedy collapsed during a ceremonial lunch with newly sworn-in President Barack Obama and congressional leaders. Mr. Kennedy suffered a seizure at the end of the lunch,… and was taken from the gathering in a wheel chair, a Republican lawmaker said on background. Sen. Kennedy, 76 years old, had appeared in good health and spirits hours earlier when he stepped out of the Capitol and onto the inauguration platform where Mr. Obama took the oath of office. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, 91, also was taken from the luncheon but it wasn’t clear whether his departure was prompted by his health. Sen. Kennedy has suffered seizures since he was stricken and had surgery for his tumor last year, but it wasn’t known what caused him to fall ill at the early afternoon lunch. In his remarks, Mr. Obama said his prayers were with the stricken senator, his family and wife, Vicki. “He was there when the Voting Rights Act passed, along with John Lewis who was a warrior for justice.

“And so I would be lying to you if I did not say that right now a part of me is with him. And I think that’s true for all of us,” Mr. Obama said.

This is sad, but will not put a damper on our President’s first day in office.

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22 Responses to “Senator Ted Kennedy Collapses At Inaugural Luncheon”

We "Blacks" Are The Real Hebrew Israelites

1/20/09, 16:11:pm

That is so sad…someone call the ambulance..

*moment of silence*

Ok…party time!!! Someone p***** me that champagne bottle!

blackpride09

1/20/09, 16:18:pm

I hope this man will be ok because he was the big endorser of Mr. President Obama. He represented when so called black leaders like Magic Johnson, Jesse Jackson, Tavis Smiley and Cornell West were busy being house negroes and flaked out. Jesse Jackson talked about cutting off his ***** now he on tv crying and talking about how great Obama is. Black people please wake up, stop glorifying rap that disses our women, our culture, our livlihood, stop the silly gang banging becuz its so played out like Michael Jackson hit records.

Baby Drinker

1/20/09, 16:30:pm

Anything to take shine from Obama. Get your old ***** up and let the Black Man have his day! Mu*****a!

Roe ski Love -GO STEELERS

1/20/09, 16:32:pm

The so called black leaders are feeling the heat from reality. The reality of the situation is that these so called leaders are on borrowed time, because Barack promotes doing for self and doing for country, making everyone accountable for their actions. So crying for people who are just plain shiftless and lazy wont be available to them any longer. Calling the incarcerations of black criminals judicial racism will no longer be accepted by those of us who are putting in work for the cause. To the so called black leaders out there, get on the bus or get left behind.

Cyndi

1/20/09, 16:36:pm

Wow! He needs to go sit down and take it easy!

Eazy

1/20/09, 16:41:pm

This is sad. I pray for his health, but the 91 yr. old Sen. Robert C. Byrd, was just fine. He is a “former” KKK member, that’s problably why he left.

Crazy

1/20/09, 16:45:pm

GOD BLESS MR > KENNEDY !! HE WAS ONE OF THE 1ST POWER BROKERS TO PUT HIS STAMP ON OBAMAS PRESIDENCY ! IN FACT IN THE SENATE HE LEARNED AT THE FEET OF MR. KENNEDY !

MR> KENNEDY SPENT HIS ENTIRE LIFE FIGHTING FOR THE POOR, THE UNDER REPRESENTED , THOSE WITH NO HEALTH CARE AND REALLY AT THE END OF THE DAY THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT ! SO PLEASE MY PEOPLE ON BOSSIP SHOW THE PROPER DUE RESPECT TO A REALLY GOOD MAN WHO DESPITE THE FACT THAT ALL THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE HIM AND CARED FOR HIM IN HIS FRAIL STATE HE WOULD NOT BE DENIED WITNESSING HIS MENTEE BECOME PRESIDENT ! THAT~S COURAGE AND UNSELFISHNESS TO A MAJOR DEGREE !! GOD BLESS MR.KENNEDY !!

Yvonne

1/20/09, 17:15:pm

Wow this is sad. I was just saying this morning how good he looked. I do hope he pulls through.

blackpride09

1/20/09, 17:25:pm

Y’all ignorant *****s on here dissing Ted Kennedy and he and his family were the major ones to endorse Obama. So don’t diss on him. His brothers got killed for this same cause and belief of equality. Black people please wake up. Your ignorance is embarr*****ing. If it was lil wayne that p*****ed out all types of *****s would be on here crying.

Slim

1/20/09, 17:53:pm

Thank you Crazy & Blackpride- Kennedy did great things for the Obama campaign. Just seein a picture of a white guy and talkin sh*t because he’s white without knowing the backstory..

ignorance.

densure

1/20/09, 18:29:pm

What a nice thing to say, Obama is a truly God send.
Hope senator Edward Kennedy get well very soon.

Razzell Dazzell

1/20/09, 18:51:pm

Ted Kennedy AKA: The Lion of Senate is a fighter! I pray his body, mind and spirit are healed. He is a good man, who has been at the forefront pushing for legislation for less fortuante, so to that I say thank you Mr. Kennedy, (I want Caroline elected) and get well soon!

everydayjane

1/20/09, 19:30:pm

I pray for his health. He probably was advised it was best not to travel. I couldn’t imagine that he was gonna miss this! God Bless!

memchee

1/20/09, 19:38:pm

wishes and prayers that he’s ok

Shaunie27

1/20/09, 19:43:pm

Dayum…I hope he didnt hit his head again on the way to the floor… My prayers are with him.

knottmyhair

1/20/09, 21:24:pm

so sad @ Baby Drinker you need to be ashamed!

that man has hung with President Obama throughout this whole dilima in bad health and all….i pray he’s okay.

knottmyhair

1/20/09, 21:24:pm

some people are so dayum insensitive!

beantownshortie

1/21/09, 13:06:pm

i am from MA like sen kennedy n we all are prayin for him..one of the best ppl in the senate..haters FALL BACK!

Lana

1/21/09, 13:07:pm

@knottmyhair

Thats what I’m sayin’ and the ignorance is just too much. I just cant.

honesty4u

1/21/09, 13:54:pm

This man has terminal cancer and this truly is not anything to joke about. The ignorance level of some people is truly amazing. For those of us with some sense, please say a prayer for him and his family.