Reply #3: I posted this earlier. Father Jenkins is getting some high level support

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CEO of GE Defends Notre Dame Invitation to President Obama

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8366736&mesg_id=8366736

The president of the Notre Dame Alumni Association has written a letter praising the invitation of President Obama.

This article from the South Bend Tribune really pleased me.

Notre Dame sports: Jenkins’ support of Obama cheered


Tim Brown, a Heisman Trophy winner for the Notre Dame football team in 1987, said that Notre Dame needs to showcase the President's visit to attract minorities, and hopes for more support from Jenkins.

"I appreciate what Father Jenkins said, but he needs to go on CNN and say this," Brown said. "This needs to be said on a national stage. This is important for Notre Dame and what we're trying to do here."

http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090421/SPORTS13/904210387/1001/Sports