I think he showed up 44 minutes late at the VFW.
Well, ya know it did take 9 days to write his own Purple Heart recommendation.... 44 minutes is nothing :)
If he was on time, it would not bother people who are chronically late. However, being late will torque off people who are always on time. Don't these pols understand there is no capital in being late all the time?
The campaign staffers are probably trying to drag a few people into the venue to be seen on camera, but nooooo one wants to be seen with Effin' Kerry........