Posted by DEAN SKIP RUTHERFORD – I am convinced Hillary Clinton meant no harm when she referred to Senator Robert Kennedy’s assassination. While it may have been an unfortunate choice of words taken out of context, it’s clear she was referring to the June time period and pointing out that presidential primary campaigns can be lengthy. Remembering 1968 well, I realize the process did extend longer into the calendar year. Knowing her for over 30 years and to think she would exploit an assassination is absolutely ridiculous.
John McCain’s choice to coordinate the vice presidential selection process is a good one. Arthur Culvahouse, who was counsel to President Ronald Reagan and has advised other Republican presidents, brings great experience. From a local perspective, he’s a friend of former Clinton Chief of Staff Mack McLarty and I’ve been with Art on several occasions. You can be assured Art will do a thorough job.
A newspaper article today points out there are over 900,000 homeless children attending public schools in America. The Chicago public schools are even considering a boarding school to help address the issue. The subject of homeless children in the Little Rock schools will be one of our fall community conversations at the Clnton School. Everytime this subject comes up, I am reminded of the late Catholic Priest Father Joseph Biltz who over 25 years ago reminded us that we were a country which tolerated homeless families and hungry children. Sadly, we still are.
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