Posted on 06/08/2004 8:54:12 AM PDT by lainie
Edited on 06/08/2004 11:18:28 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Controversy develops over Reagan funeral speakers...
'President Clinton really held out all hope the funeral would be a nonpartisan event, like Nixon's was,' a top Clinton source said on Tuesday morning. 'He's angry and disappointed neither he nor President Carter have been asked to speak, as of yet'...
CLINTON DISAPPOINTMENT: LEFT OFF FUNERAL SPEAKERS LIST
Former President Bill Clinton has privately expressed anger he has apparently been left off the speakers list of Friday's Reagan State Funeral, the DRUDGE REPORT has learned.
"President Clinton really held out all hope the funeral would be a nonpartisan event, like Nixon's was," a top Clinton source said on Tuesday morning. "He's angry and disappointed neither he nor President Carter have been asked to speak, as of yet."
The top source says Clinton has been critical that both Bush presidents will address the crowd gathered at National Cathedral.
Nixon's vice president Gerald Ford did not speak at Nixon's funeral.
Clinton's inner circle is convinced Nancy Reagan has personally shut out Clinton from any high-profile participation.
"It is a state funeral, using tax dollars," the top Clinton insider explained.
Former President George H.W. Bush, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will join President Bush in eulogizing Ronald Reagan, Reagan's office announced. Presiding over the service will be former Sen. John Danforth of Missouri, who is an ordained Episcopal priest. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the Rabbi Harold Kusher will give readings, while Irish tenor Ronan Tynan will sing.
The eulogy is being prepared by President Bush's chief speechwriter, Michael Gerson, who also wrote the president's moving speech for a memorial service in the same cathedral after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Developing...
Earth to Clinton: The eulogy is about Ronald Wilson Reagan -- NOT YOU!
Ford was liberal enough to be spared the bitter hatred from the media!
Have a great trip!
"I decided not to campaign before I decided to campaign."
That is neat! That will be something your son will always prize.
My kids vote in local elections. As my youngest said, she had the chance to vote for the FIRST Republican Mayor of Norman! :)
Give your wife a big hug from this freeper!
This particular topic has just made my blood boil. We all know what the liberal media will do with a Clinton speech -- but I do wonder if he could even make it to the church on time.
I just keep hearing in the back of my mind, the comments that Clinton made (and his advisors made sure it got out) after 9/11 that he wished it could have happened on his watch! Just DISGUSTING!!
Ahhh, but then the media would have to admit that the Wellstone Funerally was a tasteless, over-the-top display of democrat stupidity.
Should be interesting to see that spin job.
As for Carter, he hates President Reagan and he hates America. Same as Clinton - very inappropriate.
My sentiments, exactly-you tell 'em VT!!!
ROFLOL!!! That was good -- RAT Response! Equal Time!
I'm sure someone has already posted this but....He never wants to miss an opportunity to laugh and in the blink of an eye fake tears at a funeral/memorial.
I don't think I will watch, but I will bet you that's who will be on LKL on Friday night.
Clinton could address the mourners about the greed of the 80's..
Yes, but just remember what Ann Coulter said about liberals. History for them starts over every morning.
I think Jean Francois is making a big boo-boo here.
No, I hadn't seen this!
My word, what an arse.
You'd win!
It is the virtual campaign or neverending campaign that hasn't stopped since President Bush made his announcement he was running! :)
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