I watched my tape of Rather's comments again last night for some reason. It remains the most sincere, heartfelt words of affection for RWR from anyone in the media. Especially when Dan breaks up at the end. It stands up well to anything said over the week.
So, BTT.
Yeah - I stick to my original comments. Dan Rather is a liberal, if he admits it or not. It influences his worldview - of that there is no doubt, except in his own mind. But he is an American, served in the Marines, and I have no doubt that he was sincere in expressing his remorse on the passing of a (great) American President.