Premise: Edward Moore Kennedy ( February 22 , 1932 -- August 25 , 2009 ) was an American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Massachusetts . Ted Kennedy entered the Senate in a November 1962 special election to fill the seat previously held by his brother , John , who was now the President . Kennedy was known for his oratorical skills .
Hypothesis: Ted Kennedy was a shroom.
Label: CONTRADICTION