Kennedy Released from Hospital

Mass. Senator in good spirits, still dazed. FP Washington D.C. - Senator Ted Kennedy was released from Georgetown University Medical Center Wednesday night with only minor bruising and abrasions after being smacked across the face by Judge Samuel Alito's crank. Judge Alito's zipper trout left a mushroom-shaped imprint on Kennedy's right cheek but the senator suffered no broken bones. The hearing loss was only temporary. The assault happened quickly and no one was really aware of what happened until afterwards. Senator Leahy was seated next to Kennedy. "We were just digging through our notes during a lull in the hearings when all of a sudden there was a loud thud and Sen. Kennedy slumped over in his seat," Leahy said. Spectators were unsure what sparked the ire of Alito's meat hammer. "We can only guess as to why it happened," said Senator Feinstein. "I don't suspect the Senate or even Senator Kennedy himself will order investigations into the matter." The matter brought an end to day three in the confirmation hearings. Democratic Senators grilled Alito with tough questions and biting statements. The latest unofficial poll of the Senate showed that Alito is now expected to be confirmed to the Supreme court in the range of 95+ votes for. ***** Thanks Rodge and welcome, C&S readers. More FIU