My senator and me

There’s an old saying: “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Senator Ted Kennedy decided to do just that. His beloved Portuguese Water dog champion (nicknamed Splash) is one of the most famous canines on Capitol Hill.

Here we follow senator Kennedy and Splash through a busy day in D.C., from press conferences to meetings with school groups to committee discussions to a floor vote. The result is an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of the most energetic figures in American politics – and, of course, his equally famous owner.