This morning’s MSM suck-up watch spotlights Reuters’ rehabilitation of Teddy Kennedy. Here’s the headline of reporter (term used loosely) Thomas Ferraro’s slobbery piece:

At 74, U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy still roars

Let the obsequiousness begin:

At 74, Edward Kennedy still roars as one of America’s leading liberal voices, longest serving U.S. senators and most polarizing political figures.

While most people his age are retired, Kennedy shrugs off an achy back and heads toward anticipated re-election in November to an eighth six-year term.

“There’s a lot to do,” he said in a recent interview when asked to explain what even critics describe as his seemingly tireless efforts on behalf of the downtrodden.

“I think most of all it’s the injustice that I continue to see and the opportunity to have some impact on it,” the white-haired Massachusetts Democrat said.

Tireless champion of the downtrodden! And, ooohh his voice:

At rallies, congressional hearings and in the Senate, Kennedy orates with a booming voice. Sometimes it has the cadence of a drum roll, other times the fury of fireworks.

In his office this day, he talks softly and slowly.

Reuters recounts Kennedy’s buffoonish pandering at the recent illegal alien demonstration in D.C.:

“Are you with us?” Kennedy roared at an April 10 rally in Washington that drew tens of thousands of immigrants and their supporters.

“Yes,” the crowd replied.

“I’m for you and you and you and you,” he shouted.

“Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy,” they cried.

(Watch the clown show here.)

So much for the Reuters news policy!

Reuters news operations are based on the company’s Trust Principles which stipulate that the integrity, independence and freedom from bias of Reuters must be upheld at all times.

Reuters has strict policies in place to ensure adherence to these principles. We are committed to accurate and balanced reporting…

…We do not take sides and attempt to reflect in our stories, pictures and video the views of all sides. We are not in the business of glorifying one side or another or of disseminating propaganda.

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Here are few Kennedy memories not recounted in the Reuters fluff piece:

Kennedy unhinged: liveblogging the meltdown
Teddy Kennedy dives into the Kos cesspool
Another red-faced Teddy K. moment
Video: clash of the windbags
Alito Watch: Biggest Senate windbag