Some recent news on two political stalwarts, on opposite sides of the ideological spectrum, and their struggles with brain cancer.
First, the honorable Senator Ted Kennedy:
A Kennedy spokeswoman said Monday that the Massachusetts senator taped a five-minute video over the weekend to air during the [national convention] at the end of the month. Crews visited his home on Cape Cod. […] Kennedy made a surprise visit to the Senate floor in July to cast a Medicare vote, but his immune system remains repressed and it’s unclear if he can attend a large public event like the convention.
Damn. It would be spectactular if he could actually attend the convention. A videotaped speech is nice, but not the same. I hope he is strong enough in a few weeks to actually attend.
Second, it would seem that Bob Novak has received a dire prognosis, and as such he is retiring from writing his column. At risk of starting another debate here on Delaware Liberal, I do in fact wish him the best and a speedy recovery, and his family will remain in my prayers, as do Ted Kennedy’s.