Later, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, stood side-by-side at the coffin. They placed a white roses on the catafalque and after a few quiet moments, both crossed themselves.
Sen. John Kerry, the presumed Democratic presidential nominee, is expected to visit the library Tuesday afternoon to pay his respects. [MUST ... BITE ... TONGUE!] He has canceled public campaign events this week, including major fund-raisers on both coasts, though some private events are expected to go on as planned. ...
Former President George Bush, Reagan's vice president, hailed the Republican icon for reshaping the party and for being a man of great charm and courtesy. "He'd no more walk by the guy running the elevator without asking him how his family was than fall off a cliff. And it was that kind, personal side that I think endeared him to the American people whether they were Republicans, Democrats, liberals or conservatives," Bush said on NBC's "Today" show. CNN
Do you suppose Kerry's not invited to the memorial at the National Cathedral? Why on earth would he fly to California for the viewing? (rhetorical q. of course. He wants to get on TV.)
Has anyone else noticed how many people are crossing themselves as they pass his casket?