He was once a member of the Klu(sic) Klux Klan and famously waged a 15 hour 13 minute filibuster of 1964 against the Voting Rights Act, but has remained a loyal, even celebrated Democrat. “Senator Byrd and Senator Kennedy shared a love of the U.S. Senate and shared a loved of poetry,” said Senator Paul Kirk, who was an aide to the late Edward M. Kennedy and now holds his seat. “Throughout his career Senator Byrd has made so many footprints on the sands of time.” “It is an extraordinary record of service, dedication and patriotism to the country,” Senator...