Kennedy Will Never Outlive His Legendary Story

Some bloggers routinely accuse Senator Kennedy of being inconsistent. His natural practice is otherwise.

First of all, Senator Kennedy has consistently called Republicans "extremists."

Second, I refer you to Senator Kennedy's alcohol consumption on July 18, 1969: He had
3 Rum and Cokes aboard the Bettawin,
2 Heineken Beers at the Shiretown Inn,
1 Rum and Coke in a hot tub at Lawrence Cottage, and
2 Rum and Cokes at a party later in the evening.

Therefore, with only a minor exception, Kennedy consistently drank Rum and Cokes the night he was out with Mary Jo Kopechne.