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MoveOn.org is organizing a candlelight vigil in honor of Sen. Edward Kennedy tonight in Dupont Circle at 7:45 p.m. They are asking participants to treat it as a solemn affair, meant to be a tribute to "a true movement hero" and not as any kind of political rally. Those who would like to attend are asked to bring extra candles if they have them.

I remember being shocked to see Sen. Ted Kennedy come out on stage and deliver this speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver last year. He had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor that spring, and had only undergone surgery a couple of months before. This speech, and the accompanying introduction and tribute video, occurred exactly one year ago to the day of Kennedy's death.

       

Statements on the passing of Sen. Edward Kennedy have been coming in all morning. If you only read one obituary on the long-serving senator, read The Boston Globe's lengthy remembrance, which describes Kennedy as having become "a Democratic titan of Washington who fought for the less fortunate, who crafted unlikely deals with conservative Republicans, and who ceaselessly sought support for universal health coverage." We've seen flags at half-staff all over town today. Official and unofficial Washington are both in mourning.

   

One day down and three more to go here in Denver at the Democratic National Convention. Below are some of the top moments of Day 1 for DCist (and a couple lowlights for good measure).

>> Homophonic talking point alert: Those of you who work in the garment trade will know that the act of overcasting the raw edge of fabric to prevent unraveling is called "serging." But that's not what everyone will be talking about tonight. >> Still, the Myrtle Beach Sun-News is saying that tonight's address "may be most important of [Bush's] presidency." Dare you question the Myrtle Beach Sun-News? [Radosh] >> Tony Kornheiser will continue to serve...