The Lion of the Senate, Edward Kennedy

In an unusual move, Ted Kennedy started an insurgent campaign in 1980 against incumbent President Jimmy Carter, a member of his own party. Despite much early support, Kennedy lost the primary.
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In an unusual move, Kennedy started an insurgent campaign in 1980 against incumbent President Jimmy Carter, a member of his own party. Despite much early support, he lost the primary.

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