Ted Kennedy Jr., the son of the late senator Edward M. Kennedy, issued a statement of support today for Martha Coakley, the Democratic candidate in the race to fill his father’s Massachusetts senate seat. Read the full text after the jump:
In just five days, we’ll have a new Senator from Massachusetts. That Senator will have big shoes to fill and I know that Martha Coakley is ready to fill them.
My father was a hero to me, not just because he was a great Dad, but also because of what he fought for every day – an economy that worked for all, a health care system that didn’t deny coverage or bankrupt families or businesses, and a fair and just society that allowed everyone to achieve their dreams. These are the very values that connect us, and that are at stake in this election.
But my father’s legacy goes far beyond these issues. Just as he was always there for me, he was always there for the people of Massachusetts. Now it’s time that we are all there for him and all that he stood for. Martha Coakley’s race gets closer by the day and today, we must work harder than ever to keep this seat in Democratic hands so that we can continue our shared fight for working families.
Without Martha Coakley in the Senate many of the things we’ve worked so hard to achieve are in danger, including my father’s 40 year fight to pass real, comprehensive health care. We need Martha Coakley in the Senate to ensure our shared values aren’t compromised and our work continues. And with your help, they will be.
Your support couldn’t come at a more crucial time. Thank you for standing with me, my family and Martha Coakley.
