a hard-working senator, serious, a leader of the progressive wing of the democraticic party. >> an incredible track record as a senator especially with his constituency. >> he had done a lot of things. he was basically immovable. >> as the fall carried on kennedy had secretly made a decision much to the delight of political pundits he was finally going to run for president. >> senator kennedy has establishes priorities over and over and recognizes the needs of the americann people and their aspirations and among those candidates he seems to be the one most able to lead and inspire. >> he knew he had a supportive base in massachusetts he wanted to increase his popularity on the national stage t.