Well, he gave us quite a scare. So much so, in fact, that I wasn't even annoyed that MSNBC had Pat Buchanan doing most of the commentary or the really bad habit people have of speaking of the ill in the past tense. The majority of the coverage was excellent, including some great old file footage, and it was comforting to hear both sides of the aisle come together to wish Senator Kennedy well.

If you watched the news at all yesterday, you know that Senator Kennedy was admitted to Mass General with 'symptoms of a stroke'. Thankfully, it was not, and by last night, he was resting comfortably and watching the Red Sox best the Brewers in both games of yesterday's double-header.

Dr. Larry Ronan, Sen. Kennedy's primary care physician, released this statement: "Sen. Kennedy was admitted to Massachusetts General today after experiencing a seizure at his home. Preliminary tests have determined that he has not suffered a stroke and is not in any immediate danger. He's resting comfortably, and watching the Red Sox game with his family. Over the next couple of days, Sen. Kennedy will undergo further evaluation to determine the cause of the seizure, and a course of treatment will be determined at that time."

Of course, his friends in the Senate had plenty to say, all three presidential candidates releasing statements wishing him well, and both Obama and Clinton asking supporters to keep Senator Kennedy in our thoughts and prayers. Senator Kerry stopped by the hospital to check on his friend, and released a statement of support.

"Ted Kennedy is beloved and respected on both sides of the aisle in the Senate in which he's been a giant for close to half a century, a legend in Massachusetts, and a dear friend to me and Teresa. He's also been a fighter who has overcome adversity again and again with courage, grit, and determination. Teresa and I are praying for Teddy, Vicki and all of his family and we know that everyone in Massachusetts and people throughout the nation pray for a full and speedy recovery for a man whose life's work has touched millions upon millions of lives." -John Kerry

NECN had an update last night on the Senator's condition, which looks promising. No news yet on the cause of the seizure, but that's expected in the coming days. For now, we can all breathe a huge sigh of relief and hope for all the best for the Senator in his recovery.