[concerned about politics]

Some obviously found Kennedy breathtakingly, irresistably attractive. I didn't. I also did not consider him handsome--or "beautiful".

He was cleaner than most Democrats. He looked like he washed.

[Savage Beast]

We can give him that.

[Savage Beast]

...and he was a better man than the Democrats who followed him. We can give him that too.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

I think the thing that was shocking in the revelations by Mr. Dallek and the review of the medical records that was disclosed - is the arrogance and the ambition - either JFK's or his father's - take your pick. To have someone with such precarious health pursue an office where being focused and capable at a moments notice is critical - is breathtaking in its recklessness. Look at the abuse that is thrown today at VP Cheney - whose health is infinitely better than JFK - yet JFK still has this image. Ugh.