Ted Kennedy taken to Cape Cod Hospital.

[jenmito]

Just turned to CNN for a minute and saw it. :(

[1corona4u]

1. Oh no......why?

[jenmito]

4. Just a wild guess...

complications due to his brain cancer?

[1corona4u]

No, I know that....but like I wonder what specifically happened...

he was doing great 2 days ago....there is nothing on the net yet.

[jenmito]

14. I guess whatever happens to people dealing with this disease.

:shrug:

[1corona4u]

This is just so sad...

[jenmito]

18. I know. What a shadow this puts on the debate.

[1corona4u]

26. MSNBC just mentioned it, but no details....

[jenmito]

36. And it said it was an AP report.

[trueblue2007]

42. Sen. Ted Kennedy Taken To Hospital In Mass.

Sen. Ted Kennedy Taken To Hospital In Mass.
BOSTON (CBS) ― Sen. Edward Kennedy, who has been in treatment for brain cancer, was taken to a hospital near his Cape Cod, Mass. vacation home after complaining of feeling ill.

Barnstable, Mass. police Sgt. Ben Baxter said the 911 call from the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port came at about 5:10 p.m. on Friday.

Baxter said Kennedy was then taken by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Baxter said Kennedy was "alert and responsive" during the trip.

Representatives of Kennedy and the hospital did not immediately return calls for comment.

Kennedy had a seizure in May and underwent surgery in June for a malignant brain tumor. After undergoing six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, he has been steadily increasing his public activity.


http://cbs4.com/national/Ted.Kennedy.hospital.2.826773.html

[krawhitham]

44. He has been having kidney stone problems too

lets hope that is it


no info just says he was taken to hospital
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,429104,00.html

[jenmito]

48. Thanks for the article. n/t

[babylonsister]

2. Damn. Sorry to read that. nt

[msallied]

3. Oh god! :(

[terrya]

5. Oh, my God. How awful.

:-(

[jenmito]

9. I know. I wonder if Obama will be told about this. n/t

[terrya]

15. I suspect he will.

And if so, I expect an elquoent plea from Obama to pray for this good man.

[jenmito]

22. So do I.

Hopefully he'll be inspired to do his best for Teddy.

[sniffa]

Should he cancel the debate?

j/k

[humbled_opinion]

37. Not funny...

However, he may be visibly shaken if the news is bad news. Lets hope that all is as well as can be expected.

[hogwyld]

6. Please get well soon Teddy

We need you!

[justiceischeap]

7. Wasn't feeling well is all I've heard

and that was in GD.

[oldtime dfl_er]

8. Oh damn damn damn

I have been praying, to a God I don't even believe in, that he would live to see Obama inaugurated.

[hisownpetard]

24. Me, too. Exactly. I want him there in January at the swearing-in!

C'mon, Teddy - we're pulling for you.

[grannie4peace]

10. let's all say a prayer for him-or send him love vibes :):)

[speedoo]

11. Damn.

Did not see anything on MSNBC.

[firedupdem]

12. Much Love Ted...... n/t

[BumRushDaShow]

13. Hope he stays strong! n/t

[sniffa]

16. Any info yet?

:(

[gateley]

21. Nothing on CNN or MSNBC's websites, and I haven't gotten a 'breaking news'

e-mail (which usually come way after the fact anyway).

[1corona4u]

29. MSNBC just mentioned it, but no details....

[BklynChick]

17. oh no. :(

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

19. This is a Rovian trap.

Don't fall for it, Ted.

[Blue Diadem]

20. Oh gosh, I hope he'll be ok.

I know how bad he wants to see President Obama in January.

[4_Legs_Good]

23. Ugh! We're pullnig for you Teddy!

We're praying for you and wishing you the best!

David

[jenmito]

25. Chris Matthews just announced it. n/t

[Ichingcarpenter]

27. I hope its not too serious and just a precaution

[RepublicanElephant]

28. matthews just broke news on msnbc. n/t

[mzmolly]

30. Wishing him and his family well.

Hoping for good news in the mean time.

[onefreespiritedchick]

31. Oh No!

I hope this is temporary and he'll return home soon. :(

[my3boyz]

32. Damn....I was thinking about him yesterday. nt

[stillcool]

33. Oh fuck...

maybe he is just dehydrated or something from the treatments. Thinking really good thoughts for the lion.

[Mabus]

34. Just heard it on MSNBC

Hold on Teddy.

[gateley]

35. Look at this from the news (Kiplinger yesterday)-

Kennedy Working Now for January Health Care Push
The ailing senator and his staff are moving quickly on a proposal likely to build on the existing concept of employer-based coverage.

snip

Sen. Ted Kennedy, the Massachusetts Democrat who has long championed health issues, plans to be ready in January, and he's determined not to let his own health issues keep him from being at the forefront of what will be difficult negotiations. Kennedy, who is chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is a man in a hurry. He wants to hit the ground running, introducing a plan soon after the new Congress convenes in January.

snip

http://www.kiplinger.com/businessresource/forecast/archive/Kennedy_Working_For_Health_Care_Push_080925.html

[jenmito]

39. Maybe he just worked too hard and will be ok. n/t

[Cha]

41. Thanks, gately, and jenmito..here's

to Senator Kennedy returning home from his visit to the hospital and going out for a sail ..real soon:toast::patriot:

[jenmito]

43. Yes...

I feel the same way. :toast: :patriot:

[barack the house]

38. In this instance we seriously have to have a prayer for ted kennedy. For more than 1 reason.

[woodsprite]

40. Maybe his kidney stone is on the move again.

I didn't hear that they got it out. That pain is enough to send anyone to the hospital. I cannot imagine being a guy and having it.

Let's hope it's just that.

[gateley]

45. Good point - we automatically assume the worst, but it could just as well

be something else. And kidney stones, as you point out, are excruciatingly painful. Sounds odd to agree on "let's just hope it was a kidney stone", but I do.

[jenmito]

46. Read post #42 way up-thread. n/t

[krawhitham]

47. "alert and responsive" during the trip.

http://cbs3.com/topstories/Ted.Kennedy.hospital.2.826773.html

BOSTON (CBS) ― Sen. Edward Kennedy, who has been in treatment for brain cancer, was taken to a hospital near his Cape Cod, Mass. vacation home after complaining of feeling ill.

Barnstable, Mass. police Sgt. Ben Baxter said the 911 call from the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port came at about 5:10 p.m. on Friday.

Baxter said Kennedy was then taken by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. Baxter said Kennedy was "alert and responsive" during the trip.

Representatives of Kennedy and the hospital did not immediately return calls for comment.

Kennedy had a seizure in May and underwent surgery in June for a malignant brain tumor. After undergoing six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, he has been steadily increasing his public activity.

[nomaco-10]

49. He is the last of the true ...

liberal icons in this country. And he, unlike alot of other dems, embraces the label of LIBERAL, as do I.

Teddy, my thoughts and good wishes are with you and your family. We love you, we need you with us.

[oldtime dfl_er]

50. It could be anything

I'm not going to panic yet. When my dad had brain cancer he was in and out of the hospital a few times. Maybe they just need to adjust some meds or something.

I hope.

[gateley]

51. It's on the CNN and MSNBC sites now, but as Breaking -- no info or links.

MSNBC referred to him as 'cancer-stricken' which may or not be the reason he was hospitalized so maybe that part was unnecessary.

We shall see.

[nc4bo]

52. Hang in there Teddy, I'm saying a prayer for you. nt

[GCP]

53. Damn

Hang in there Teddy - I want you to see Obama's Inauguration.

We love you.

[Phx_Dem]

54. Oh no. If they called 911, it wasn't a scheduled

check-in. ;(

:grouphug:

[gateley]

55. Here's SOME info:

Mass. Sen. Kennedy, who has brain cancer, is taken to hospital by ambulance from Cape Cod home

Associated Press
Last update: September 26, 2008 - 6:12 PM



Police say Sen. Edward Kennedy has been taken to the hospital from his home

HYANNIS PORT, Mass. - Sen. Edward Kennedy, who is being treated for brain cancer, has been taken to a hospital near his Cape Cod vacation home after complaining of feeling ill. Barnstable police Sgt. Ben Baxter says a 911 call from the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port came about 5 p.m. Friday.

Baxter says Kennedy was taken by ambulance to Cape Cod Hospital. He says Kennedy was "alert and responsive" during the trip.

Representatives of Kennedy and the hospital did not immediately return calls seeking comment.

Kennedy had a seizure in May and underwent surgery in June for a malignant brain tumor. After undergoing six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, he has been increasing his public activity.

http://www.startribune.com/nation/29819394.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUJ

[Ichingcarpenter]

56. UPDATE..... NOT SERIOUS ...... GOOD NEWS RELEASE

From MSNBC

[jenmito]

57. Thanks for posting that. I heard it, too!

GREAT NEWS!