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Elder Bush will not attend Kennedy funeral

Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:07 AM EDT
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BOSTON — The elder President George Bush will not be attending Sen. Edward Kennedy's funeral.

A spokesman for Bush said Friday that he and his wife, Barbara, decided not to attend Kennedy's funeral after learning their son, former President George W. Bush, would attend.

Jim McGrath says the 85-year-old Bush feels his son's presence would "amply and well represent" the family Saturday.

Bush released a condolence statement on behalf of him and his son immediately after Kennedy's death. It was part of a stream of fond remembrances issued by Republicans.

The other remaining former presidents — Democrats Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton — will join the younger Bush at the service. President Barack Obama will give the eulogy.

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GrimCityGirl

This is beyond disrespectful! As a former President, Bush Sr. should be there to pay his respects. When a friend of the family dies, we don't toss a coin to see who has to go!

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Reply#1 - Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:51 PM EDT
WILDWONDERFUL

Dont you think your being a bit hard on George H ? He is 85 years old and who knows how he really feels ?

    #1.1 - Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:54 PM EDT
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    GrimCityGirl

    The question that I have is will Dick Cheney make an apperance?

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    Reply#2 - Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:52 PM EDT
    AMERICANA2

    Daddy bush is evil and has NO class.

      Reply#3 - Sun Aug 30, 2009 2:50 PM EDT
      WILDWONDERFUL

      Because he is 85 years old and doesn't go to the funeral ?

        #3.1 - Sun Aug 30, 2009 3:55 PM EDT
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