How come President Obama isn't there? - Democratic Underground

johnnie

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:44 PM
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How come President Obama isn't there?

I know Biden is there, but why isn't the President there?

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Berry Cool

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:45 PM
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1. Tweety just asked that and implied his vacation must be more important

and Keith smacked him down and said it's more likely because he wants to leave the burial ceremony to the family to be in the spotlight.

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sandnsea

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:46 PM
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3. I thought it was a private family service

I thought that was previously announced.

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johnnie

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:48 PM
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4. But VP Biden is there

I don't see how the President would upstage the family, but maybe that is it.

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Muttocracy

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:51 PM
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11. Biden has been friends of the Kennedys for decades - would make sense for him, Dodd, Kerry, etc. nt

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babylonsister

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:46 PM
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2. He gave the eulogy. I'm sure he doesn't want to upstage the Kennedys. nt

Edited on Sat Aug-29-09 07:13 PM by babylonsister

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tabatha

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:48 PM
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5. Besides, it was probably a security nightmare.

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madmax

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:52 PM
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13. I agree with your assessment

Both the VP and POTUS in one place. In view of the escalation of threats to Obama it's a smart move.

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renate

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Sat Aug-29-09 07:20 PM
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17. oh, of course! I wish Chris or Keith had thought of that

I hope they bring this possibility up later. I'm sure you're right--the POTUS and VP together in one public place would be a security nightmare.

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SoCalDem

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:48 PM
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6. The final interrments are usually reserved for the immediate family & invited special friends

the wake , viewing & funeral are the more public events..

To put it in a crass was, look at weddings.. there are showers..the wedding, the reception and then there's the honeymoon... one is more private than the others:evilgrin:

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Captain Hilts

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:48 PM
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7. The prez is inherently the star of every show. This is Ted's show. nt

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Taverner

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:49 PM
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8. This is the moment for family and really close friends

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WinkyDink

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:50 PM
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9. It is the service that matters, not so much the interment. E.g., nobody attended the island burial

Edited on Sat Aug-29-09 06:51 PM by WinkyDink

of Diana.

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greenbriar

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:50 PM
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10. RESPECT for the family...cause Obama has CLASS

and didn't want to present a security hassle

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madmax

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:54 PM
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14. ...

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madmax

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:54 PM
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15. ...

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Stephanie

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Sat Aug-29-09 06:51 PM
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12. He doesn't want the focus to be on him.

It's not about him, it's about the family. Biden represents him without stealing the spotlight.

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Kerrytravelers

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Sat Aug-29-09 07:13 PM
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16. I think it's been stated above, but for three reasons I can think:

1.) To have both him and Biden in an open setting, together, would be the dream of a wack-nut out there with a weapon.
2.) Having all the Kennedy family, Biden and Obama in an open setting, together, would be the dream of a wack-nut out there with a weapon.
3.) The will be less room for mourners if additional security is needed for Obama, Biden and the Kennedy family.

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