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...
the media is still able to sway alot of votes amongst weak minded independents.
but hold on, this Kerry thing at the Reagan Library - if its as bad as they are saying on the other thread (he cut the line, brought his own camerman in to photograph him with the casket) - the story on this thread may be over.
Yah! "Dang that old man, dyin on my book week. I know he diddit on purpose. (lip bite) I'll fix his wagon. State funer'l, that's taxpayer supported. I can use that. Get me Stephanopolous on the phone. I'm gettin in there."
It was announced on MSNBC so I guess it happened. They would never announce any positive Bush news unless they had to.
I just heard Cramer on Kudlow and Cramer say that Bush moved towards what Kerry wanted in Iraq and that's why the UN RESOLUTION was passed. I am screaming right now! (Also, sending off an e-mail)
best news I've heard today. Clinton hates what Reagan stands for.
I (really!) like the way you think!
he has been a small-minded, bitter man ever since.
The media will now be panic-stricken and will try to hang scandal after scandal on Bush. I don't think it will work. I say Bush wins in November.
The funeral PLAN is made up by the REAGAN FAMILY - not the Bush family. The Reagan family chooses who will speak - not the Bush admin.
Besides, the Carters and Clintons have never, ever had a kind word for Reagan and I believe Nancy did not want them to be FAKING kind words at her husband's funeral.
Besides, bi-partisan to the democrats means "do it our way or else". They can take along walk off a short pier. If Clinton's unhappy .. I'm happy!
Reagan as an Actor and rancher was around horses all his life-a lot of horses asses can honestly claim to have met him more times than Bush. Should they all crash the reviewing along with Kerry???
No, Kerry told reporters that he had met Reagan more times than President Bush had met Reagan.
Awwww. Too bad.
Kerry brought his own camerman?
Oh. Well...then Kerry's comment is just moronic.
Obviously, President Bush "got" something from his meetings with President Reagan.
Kerry just wishes he did. (Or...maybe Kerry did, before he didn't)
***Kerry thing at the Reagan Library - if its as bad as they are saying on the other thread (he cut the line, brought his own camerman in to photograph him with the casket) - the story on this thread may be over.***
What thread is that?
I absolutely KNEW he'd make a fool of himself. Didn't get back in time from errands to see it. What did he do?
Did you see Arnold and Maria at the Library yesterday? Stood very quietly for just a few minutes, heads bowed, with "little people" around, I think Maria made the sign of the cross and they left. No statement, just paid their respects very tastefully.
:-)
BUMP!
If Clinton wants to be included, he could be used as a cushion for the casket to rest upon, forever.
*shudders after reading lainie's post*
You're a little TOO good at that. Been practicin'? ;o)
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