Another Kennedy backs Clinton; Ted Kennedy for Obama
Recognizing the power of the daughter of President John F. Kennedy and his brother backing Sen. Barack Obama, the campaign of Sen. Hillary Clinton quickly tried to counter on Sunday with the endorsement of the oldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy.
On Sunday, CNN learned that Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, the lone living brother of JFK and RFK, announced he was backing Obama over Clinton.
In a statement released by the Clinton campaign, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the former lieutenant governor of Maryland, said:
“I respect Caroline and Teddy's decision but I have made a different choice. While I admire Senator Obama greatly, I have known Hillary Clinton for over 25 years and have seen first hand how she gets results. As a woman, leader, and person of deep convictions, I believe Hillary Clinton would make the best possible choice for president. She shares so many of the concerns of my father. Hillary has spent a lifetime speaking out on behalf of the powerless and working to alleviate poverty, in our country and around the world. I have seen her work up close and know she will be a great President. At this moment when so much is at stake at home and overseas, I urge our fellow Americans to support Hillary Clinton. That is why my brother Bobby, my sister Kerry, and I are supporting Hillary Clinton.”
Ted and Caroline Kennedy will both appear at a rally for Obama today in Washington, D.C.
I support Hillary Clinton and are very sure she is the best Candidate to take our country through the long journey a head.
Posted by: Carol | January 29, 2008 at 11:38 AM