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Senator Edward Kennedy — Part 10
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a state in which the legis-
lature is overwhelmingly
Democratic, says O’Donnell.
. And this is not because the
legislature becomes obstructionist, he adds.
O'Donnell contends that, historically, his party, _
has led the way for all liberal and progressive programs, .
and that the Republicans have conceded their support
only when forced to do so.
. He considers Sargent highly vulnerable because of
lack of accomplishment. He denounces him as an “Au-
tumn liberal,” indicating that the governor comes in with
late support for programs only after they have been
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