Kennedy & Kerry ARE the DEM Establablisment, How does this help Obama?

[demo dutch]

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

1. Because they're both liberals?

:shrug:

[peoli]

2. Dude Obama is on earth and the earth is 1 zillion years old. How can Obama represent the future on

such an old planet?

[Armstead]

3. Um because they are the better Democratic Establishment?

I'll take a member of the liberal Democratic Establishment like Teddy over the centrist Democratic Establishment anyday.

[Freida5]

4. It is not about helping Obama. It is about helping Kennedy and Kerry

By aligning with Obama they pick up political points and if he wins the nomination and loses to Bloomberg or McCain, Kerry has one more opportunity to run for President.

[jenmito]

7. And why is Caroline Kennedy endorsing and helping Obama???

Do the excuses ever stop?

[sandnsea]

10. Michelle's sweet potato pie recipe

what else?

:rofl:

[jenmito]

21. Oh, that MUST be it...

Thanks! :D

[sandnsea]

8. lol, oh my side aches

You think they need Obama for political points?? Kennedy and Kerry???

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Oh lord that's the funniest thing I've seen this month.

[cali]

16. you have obviously stepped into the twilight zone

you're losing it. Kerry won't run again. Seek help for your problem dealing with reality.

[comradebillyboy]

17. Kerry has one more chance? Surely you jest

[jenmito]

5. It's the REASONS they're supporting him that gives him CREDIBILITY.

Why don't you get it?

[demo dutch]

9. Sorry Kerry was a weak candidate, not much credibility there for me.

[jenmito]

22. So his military service and experience means nothing? And how about TED Kennedy?

And Caroline Kennedy?

[sandnsea]

6. They're anti-DLC centrist bullshit n/t

[NJSecularist]

11. Kerry and Kennedy represent the great, progressive wing of the Democratic party

[cali]

12. They are the LIBERAL establishment and they have tons of liberal

cred. That's how it helps. A lot of us would like to restore liberalism and progressivism.

[LittleClarkie]

13. It's a tight rope walk between being the candidate of change, and showing he's ready to lead

that he's not to inexperienced.

Having the endorsements of such men is for the latter.

[comradebillyboy]

14. no shit!

Obama is not in the least anti-establishment, he just wants to be part of it.

[demo dutch]

15. my point exactly

[madrchsod]

18. i think kerry and kennedy know they can work with obama

i don`t think they feel the same way about hillary

[demo dutch]

20. They hate the Clintons

[jenmito]

23. The Kennedys are personal friends with the Clintons-vacationing together.

Try again.

[Patsy Stone]

19. Easy

Hillary was always stronger among Dems, Obama among Independents and crossover Repubs. Obama has ground to make up with the Dems. This gives those Dems who were flirting with Obama, or unsure, a modicum of comfort. This is not to say progressive Dems like those here at DU, perhaps, but regular people Dems.