I would have voted with the majority. Let each bishop determine what is best for his diocese.
I have no idea if someone has gone to confession earlier in the day or the day before, so I give the Eucharist unless I have strong evidence that the person is not Catholic (not knowing what to do when they come up is a pretty good indication).
And let them ignore Canon Law and Ratzinger? I'm truly disappointed in you, Sink, and embarrassed for you in your making this revealing admission.
Thanks Deacon, your direct embrace of Modernism is always a refreshing change from the spinning and warbling of most here. Your tagline says it all - "(There's no problem on the inside of a kid that the outside of a dog can't cure.)". When an ordained cleric of the Holy Roman Catholic Church recommends a Dog instead of God, well, there you have it folks, direct from the Deacon to you.
Of course, in the case of Kerry, and other politicos, Reconciliation is NOT the question--nice try at the side-step.
Public denunciation of the pro-abort position and a reversal of voting pattern are the requirements (along WITH private confession.)