KENNEDY BACKS OFF SUPPORT OF KERRY

Sen. Ted Kennedy is backing off his support for his fellow Massachusetts Democat, Sen. John Kerry , in his possible bid for the White House.

The Boston Globe reports Kennedy is not backing anyone else at this point but said Kerry can't wait forever to decide if he'll run.

In a press statement Kennedy said he'll still support Kerry if the 2004 presidential candidate declares his intentions for 2008 sooner rather than later.