By GLEN JOHNSON, AP Political Writer
BOSTON – President Barack Obama says the Democrat selected to temporarily replace the late Sen. Edward Kennedy is a "distinguished leader" and an excellent choice to carry on Kennedy's work.
Massachusetts Gov. Deval (deh-VAHL') Patrick named former Democratic Party chairman Paul Kirk to fill the seat. Kirk will serve in the post until a special election in January.
His appointment gives Obama a critical 60th U.S. Senate vote he needs to pass a health care overhaul
Kirk is a Kennedy family friend who served on the late senator's staff for eight years and is chairman of the JFK Library Foundation.
Caroline Kennedy, the senator's niece, called Kirk "a citizen-patriot" and a great friend.
Kennedy's family says he would have been pleased with the appointment.
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