Capitol Hill Somber at Kennedy News

PlusCapitol Hill Somber at Kennedy NewsCapitol Hill Somber at Kennedy NewsThe Associated PressLawmakers are quick to offer prayers and words of comfort for Sen. Edward Kennedy upon news that the Massachusetts lawmaker has a malignant brain tumor. (May 20)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] SOT: Senator Robert Byrd, D-WVa...Video: Senator Robert Byrd, D-Wva....longest serving senator 3:15 p.m. ''Ted my dear friend'' Video: Video of ByrdTrack: Tears from the nation's longest serving senator-- Video: maybe let Byrd run a bit--then to stakeout video--walkup if it works--or just backtime to Reid bite:Track: As the devastating diagnosis that Ted Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor hit his colleagues. SOT: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.from stakeout roughly 2:22-2:23we stand as a body, and certainly a Democratic family, with our affection, our love and our prayers with Senator Ted Kennedy. We are confident of his recovery. SOT: Senator Christopher Dodd, D-Conn. 2:24 p.m.''He's a strong guy and has great heart. And we're confident he's going to be back here. So we wish he and Vicki and the family well. Dodd will break up at the end--shud let it run a bit... Video: wide shot of senate//maybe video of Warner at 2:21, McConnell at stakeoutTrack: Republican support for Kennedy was heartfelt as well.. Video: senator Arlen Specter, R-Pa.Track: Senator Arlen Specter once was misdiagnosed with a brain tumor. He's currently undergoing chemotherapy for Hodgkins disease: Specter SOT2:23 ''Senator kennedy is a real fighter--we all know that, I'm betting on senator kennedy.'' Video: two shot of Bush and first lady if we have it--maybe from visit today to chinese embassyTrack: President Bush and the First Lady are said to be deeply saddened. Video: Graphic of statementTrack: In a statement, they call kennedy a man of tremendous courage, remarkable strength, and powerful spirit--and say they join Americans ''in praying for his full recovery.'' Video: Video of Kennedy with ObamaTrack: Even though he is 76, and the second longest serving senator in the senate, Kennedy has remained active--and has kept a busy schedule. standup close Senator Kennedy is described as being in good spirits and full of energy as doctors decide the best course of treatment. But his absence means that a variety of legislation that goes through his committee including a measure to overhaul higher education, will likely be delayed. jb the ap capitol hill ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Lee Powell------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: AP, pool--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS:----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------

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[WTFNTZSJ]

Senator Kennedy has always been a champion for the working man. Pro Labor, Pro health Care, you name it he has always championed for the people. He is a true statesman. It is so sad that the flying monkey right can't appreciate that. The term flying monkeys is from the Wizard of Oz, the creatures who protected the Wicked Witch of the West at her castle. It certainly is a perfect description of the minions who protect their chief monkey.

[ikicku]

I hope Senator Kennedy get well soon .There is a lot of work to do in America yet.

[democratsaresmart]

IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF ECONOMICAL CRISIS WE NEED TO WAKE UP AND BE ALERT, WE ARE SLEEPY NOW , WE CANT MAKE THE RIGHT DESICIONS. HERE IS THE BEST ADVICE; CHANGE THE CARPET IN A US SENATE ITS DARK BLUE COLOR ITS A BEDROOM COLOR IT MAKES US SLEEPY NOT ALERT, WE NEED LIGHT COLOR FLOOR SO WE CAN WAKE UP AND MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES FOR OUR COUNTRY! HOW DO THEY VACUM THOSE STAIRS ITS ALL DUSTY? THE FLOOR MUST BE HARDWOOD NOT DUSYT CARPET, HARDWOOD FLOOR LIGHT COLOR IS THE SOLUTION, DUST IS NOT HEALTHY!

[mrREDBIRDFAN]

I hope Teddy gets well soon. 

[rexirexi]

The Republicans are the Genovese crime family, the Democrats are the Gambino crime family

[JimmyFormerMarine]

Ted Kennedy murdered Mary Jo Kopechne. He should be in prison, not in the US Senate.

[antimudshark]

It amazes me that this elitest scumbag went to the top medical center in the country to get his surgery,but you dumb liberals, naive democrats,are too stupid to pick up on the fact that if it were you,on his healthcare plan,you would not have had this choice & you would have waited even longer on Hillarys plan.Besides,this asshole was using a jet to fly there, radiation and energy in his operation that totally contributed to GLOBAL WARMING you liberal IDIOTS.lol

[antimudshark]

dumb ,dumber and idiot.the three pussy girlie men up there..misguided eliest idiots..look at them..pathetic americans.

[HelmutHedd]

It's another Wellstone memorial. Liberals are great for these bogus emotional displays when the cameras are rolling. It's all about politics, plain and simple. There is a time and place to express sincere thoughts in these situations - this wasn't the time or place ... or sincere.

[RantingAgain]

come on, you can do better. last time you were gonna kill me.

[speakmymind01]

Did any of these people cry when Jesse Helms was diagnosed with cancer? how about Tony Snow? No they didn't, in fact Olbermann had Tony Snow as "Worst Person in the World" after his cancer....Disgraceful

[lovenrockets]

Interesting how you your idiot reply only revealed exactly what you are - a piece of shit.