The Lion Roars

Last night during the DNC, we were reminded by the great Lion of the US Senate, why we as Catholics should vote for Barrack Obama this November. Senator Ted Kennedy whose public service is well grounded in Catholic Social Teaching moved many to tears with his impassioned and inspirational speech to the DNC. Despite his illness, Senator Kennedy gave a thrilling speech that many claimed passed the torch to Barrack Obama.

Prior to the speech we were reminded by Caroline Kennedy of the Senators long commitment to the Common Good and the least among us. Nobody has fought for the rights of working Americans and those in need more than Senator Kennedy.

We are all reminded by Senator Kennedy's relentless fight for universal health care as a basic human right, his efforts to raise the minimum wage, to truly leave no child behind, to protect our troops with proper body amour and his commitment a better America, why we must elect Barrack Obama as President so Senator Kennedy can return to the Senate and be a part of a great progressive moment in this country.

Last night, Kennedy again challenged Americans to live up to the country's ideals:

"The work begins anew," he said, "the hope rises again and the dream lives on."