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[Cali_Democrat]

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[Sancho]

1. I thought I saw Hillary....

she was campaigning with the murdered reverend the day he was killed.

[MADem]

5. She was there. She was introduced from the dais. The Bidens were there, too. nt

[leftofcool]

2. I didn't see him when they scanned the crowd.

I saw Hillary with either Clyburn or Cummings (back was turned so not sure which one) and I saw Boehner.

[frazzled]

3. You need to see it, beginning to end

when you have the chance.

It was the most masterful, skillful oration I have heard in my times.

[rocktivity]

7. You're welcome.

I've already downloaded it, and will watch as soon as the champagne is chilled.


rocktivity

[MADem]

4. Turn on CSPAN. Obama speaks at the end.

I didn't see Sanders in the crowd, but it was a huge crowd. I kinda don't think he was there, but I could be wrong.

[JI7]

6. i don't think it would have been appropriate unless he was invited

hillary attended because she knew Pinckney and was with him the day before he was shot.

boehner holds a top position in the country as speaker.

[Iliyah]

8. UGH, Boner and his crew were there . .

Their master ordered them to go.

[Snotcicles]

9. I don't think he was there. I didn't go either. nt

[snagglepuss]

10. Tactless and tasteless. Why are you wanting to politicize this solemn event?

[m-lekktor]

13. pretty craven indeed. nt

[Autumn]

11. I wonder who has a list of

all the Senators who attended? The Rev was a supporter of Hillary and they were together the day before so I would have been very surprised not to see her there. And Boner is the majority leader of the Senate so of course he would attend. Unless Bernie is a friend of his or was invited I would hope that he didn't attend, it's not a political thing. I imagine someone will have the answer.

[still_one]

12. dont know if he was, but he should have been there, though he might have

thought it would have distracted as a political stunt, it shouldn't be viewed that way. It is solidarity with the civil rights movement. Boehner sent a delegation to the memorial, so it would be totally appropriate as long as they don't make political speeches. Was O'Malley or other candidates republican or Demicratic?

I don't think this should be used for or against a candle date whether they went or not

A perfect example of a memorial service that turned into a political circus was Paul Welstone. I don't think that would happen here

[JI7]

14. Boehner is the speaker of the house

[still_one]

16. and Sanders is a member of the Senate. I will repeat my view

that I do not see any problem with a candidate attending, nor do I believe this should used against any candidate for not attending

The reason I think it is very appropriate for any potential candidate is because it sends a solidarity to the civil rights movement

[FSogol]

15. O'Malley visited on Wednesday. It was a low key visit that

he didn't publicize on twitter or facebook. Here's the Washington post article on the visit:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2015/06/24/presidential-hopeful-martin-omalley-among-those-paying-respects-to-slain-s-c-pastor/

On a previous trip to South Carolina, an early presidential nominating state, O’Malley paid a visit to the Charleston church. Pinckney pulled together a group of clergy and community leaders to meet with O’Malley in the basement of the church and gave him a tour, according to one of O’Malley’s associates.

[still_one]

20. Very appropriate

[FSogol]

21. I agree. n/t

[Cali_Democrat]

24. I was just curious if he went

This isn't an attack on anyone. It's a simple question.

I didn't get to see the funeral because I haven't been home all day.

[Rex]

25. Just asking questions?

I've heard that one before; seriously your intentions might have been sound but the delivery looks putrid.

[FSogol]

23. Yup. Very sad. n/t

[Cali_Democrat]

26. Yikes

I think you misinterpreted.

I'll delete.

Please see my reply to you above.