North Carolina senators on Kennedy.

[ccharles000]

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, a Republican, issued the following statement Wednesday on the death of fellow Sen. Ted Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat:

"I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Senator Ted Kennedy's passing. While we did not always see eye to eye on the issues of the day, he was a devoted and ardent champion of the causes he believed in. I enjoyed the opportunities I had to work with him on issues that we shared a passion for, particularly our ongoing efforts to strengthen our nation's public health system. Brooke and I extend our thoughts and prayers to Vicki and the Kennedy family."

During his 2004 campaign, Burr routinely used Kennedy's name as a device for criticizing Burr's then-opponent, Democrat Erskine Bowles. A Burr radio ad accused Bowles of working with his "good buddy Ted Kennedy" against tobacco farmers' interests.

"We can count on Richard Burr to stand up to liberals like Erskine Bowles and Ted Kennedy and fight for our farmers," the ad declared.

http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/burr_on_kennedy

The statements on U.S. Sen. Ted Kennedy's death continue. U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan released the following comments about her fellow Democrat:

"Ted Kennedy went out of his way to make me feel welcome, giving me incredible advice about how to work in a bipartisan and congenial manner with all of our colleagues in the Senate. He truly cared about fostering a sense of community and connecting with his fellow Senators, regardless of any political disagreements they might have. Ted Kennedy devoted his entire life – nearly 47 years of it in the Senate – to helping America's working families. Last night, our country lost a true public servant. My family and I want to extend our thoughts and prayers to his wife Vicki, his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews during this extremely difficult time."

http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/hagan_on_kennedy

[nc4bo]

1. Burr - meh. Nice statement he made, I guess and I hope that Kay Hagan paid attention to

Senator Kennedy's advice. Remember Kay, Senator Kennedy was a true Democratic and a Liberal - not a Blue Dog or a DINO.

Listen well Senator Hagan(D).

[angee_is_mad]

2. Now she need to bring her Ass to the plate

and get er DONE!!!!!

Come on Kate, vote yes for health care reform with public option. If you do this you will get re-elected.

[ccharles000]

3. yep

[Mudoria]

4. Hagan, much like Bev Purdue has been a real disappointment to me so far

I expected too much I guess.

[kwolf68]

7. It's North Carolina

No doubt her constituents are speaking to her. I would rather have a moderate Democrat that may not agree with everything the platform stands for over a Jesse Helms any day of the week.

[SIMPLYB1980]

5. She supports the public option already.

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/07/hagan-comes-out-in-support-of-public-option.php

Last night, Hagan made it official in a joint statement with committee members. "My colleagues and I on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee have been working on a plan to reform the health care system in this country," Hagan said. "We have crafted a plan that will stabilize health care costs and includes a Community Health Insurance Option, which I support."

[nc4bo]

6. She's going to be getting hit hard by the GOPiggies

I saw a couple RW-lie/fear ads during the morning news (ABC11) this morning calling for people to call Kay Hagan and tell her "NO" to "Obamacare".

I don't really trust Kay Hagan. She benefited from Obama's coattails. I hope she doesn't turn on us.