He is defending his prog Icon , but he is correct about Old Joe’s condition. Joe was trotted out by both Bobby and Teddy to the 67 World Series in Boston. They came under a lot of criticism for using their clearly incapacitated old man as a stage prop. That was 20 months prior to Chappaquiddick. Personal note. I was present at Teddy’s last public appearance prior to his midnight swim. He gave the commencement speech at my graduation from Fordham in 69. He and his wife Joan processed past me, about ten feet away. Joan was stunning, Hollywood tan, long blond hair , silver mini dress. When I saw Mary Jo’s pic in the papers I could hardly believe Teddy boy could cheat on Joan with her. Didnt know at the time he was a too much a player to stop himself.
Unless I have been misinformed, Joe Kennedy, the patriarch, could say only “No” after his stroke.