Ted’s just Ted. He’s an American icon, good or bad. He’s a very flawed individual, but is not 100% evil either. His love of his family is admirable. He did a lot in life, some good, some not good, and was not raised in an environment conducive to bringing out the best in one’s character. All in all, he is who he is.
You miss the point. He's not "Ted". That infers some sort of casual affection. He is Ted Kennedy or Senator Kennedy.