Leaders from around the globe have reached out to share fond memories and admiration of Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy.

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Short-term gains at regional level might eventually have to be paid for by a smaller Social Democratic share of the total vote of the German left.

ECONOMIST: Germany

The National Journal, analysing voting patterns in 100 of America's wealthiest towns over the past five presidential elections, found that the Democratic share of the vote increased steadily from 25% in 1980 to 41% in 1996.

ECONOMIST: The country-club vote

After his arrest, he was kicked out of the small group of Democratic senators who share majority control of the Senate with Republicans.

WSJ: Indictment in case alleging NY mayoral race bribes