The Church has long had a double standard when it comes to liberal politicians. Look at Teddy Kennedy ..he should have been excommunicated for his open support of abortion and his numerous divorces should have cut him off from the Church altogether. Yet Teddy was given a full Catholic funeral with as I recall a Bishop presiding.
I am no fan of Ted Kennedy but I was not present at his deathbed and have no knowledge of his final moments which may very likely have included a full confession. If you were there and can attest otherwise, please let me know. Otherwise, neither one of us is in a position to judge him, nor those who officiated at his funeral.