As it is, he waits until the day before, then splashes a headline when it will look good for him, but will have no effect on the actual graduation ceremony or Guiliani's appearance there.
Is the objective to dissuade colleges from inviting pro-choice speakers, or to allow the local bishop grandstand?
Maybe the objective is to teach Catholics the importance of a pro-life position?
A year or two ago, Keeler was probably hoping for papal incapacity or a Kumbaya replacement for JP II. He was there when B-16 was elected and probably realizes now that a marshmallow won't be pope in Keeler's remaining lifetime. p>
Even Keeler or Delaney is allowed to grandstand on those occasions, however rare, when they slip and do the right thing.
In fairness, since Keeler didn't object at the time of the invite, the other "best" time to object IS just before the event, when it is sure to get headlines.