OHH I got perfect bumpersticker for Kerry
Big whales for Kerry
Guys I wonder if Uncle Ted be show up drunk at Demo convention
I still think a liquor bottle is involved in anything ted kenedy does.
It may be needed to summon him anywhere.
That's a givin.
Seriously, Kennedy is at a stage of his alcoholism that's called 'maintenance'. That's where a percent of alcohol is required by the body to function or it'll go into shock. As such he always has alcohol in hus system, and if he was normal he'd be considered drunk. Give him him a breathalyzer when he wakes up and I guarantee he'd blow a .15 BAC.
He also has signs of another late stage disease of alcoholism - polynarothopy(sp?). His unsteady walking and gait is a giveaway. The booze has attacked his nervous system. Soon he'll be using a walker.
Anyway, back to your question -- YES, because he has to.
Also, right before the convention, we need to remind people about Chappaquidick. Maybe a TV special?