George Cabot Lodge, 1927-2026

George Cabot Lodge, 1927-2026

George Cabot Lodge, the scion of one of America’s most enduring political dynasties, stepped into the arena against a Kennedy in 1962, marking the final chapter in a familial rivalry that had defined Massachusetts politics for generations. His defeat at the hands of Edward M. Kennedy did not dim his drive; instead, it propelled him toward a distinguished career in academia, where he challenged conventional wisdom on business, government, and glo…