Article: Bob Shrum Legendary speechwriter depicts Ted Kennedy's defiant run against incumbent Jimmy Carter, and tells why concession was late in coming.(News)

Democratic hearts shuddered on a Saturday morning in May.

Sen. Ted Kennedy, 76, patriarch of a partisan dynasty and conscience of the progressive movement, collapsed at his Hyannis Port home and was rushed to Cape Cod Hospital.

There was a somber pause in what was then a still-frenetic presidential primary season. New England held its breath awaiting more news. And it turned out to be grim.

Kennedy, though quickly back on his feet and characteristically upbeat, soon was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor.

Tributes flowed from both ends of the political spectrum.

There were prayers from the man Kennedy had endorsed in the White House chase, Sen. Barack ...

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