Left In Lowell

Senator Kennedy, for all the derision he gets from the far right, is very well respected on both sides of the aisle. He’s one of those Senators who gets the job done, often against all odds, and works the compromises that are often the only way to do business in Washington, but without the pandering, principle-compromising style of many other Congressional leaders.

There are very few stances of Sen. Kennedy’s that I do not agree with, and he has constantly delivered for the state of Massachusetts. Though many question the wisdom of long-serving elected officials, in Kennedy’s case, he has never forgotten who has elected him, or the underprivileged whom he champions. I met him briefly during the 2006 campaign, where he had no opponent in the primary, and still he took the time to meet voters and make the effort.

Here’s to a speedy recovery for our senior Senator. I wish him and his family well.