Why I could not be a Statesman

This is why I could not be a Statesman; Wishing Ted Kennedy well.

Kennedy says President Bush called to wish him well, and they "talked a little shop" about the No Child Left Behind law, which faces a tough renewal fight in Congress. [Source]

"His diet is very, very good," Ronan said, and the senator swims daily for exercise.

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I really hate to insult the Manatee
but it looks a lot like Ted Kennedy.
Give it a bottle of gin and presto;
instant Ted Kennedy.