IT WOULD BE WISE, THOUGH NOT BRIGHT...:

Elder Bush will not attend Kennedy funeral (The Associated Press, Aug. 28, 2009)

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.

..to have W deliver the eulogy. He never failed to rise to the occasion for his big set piece speeches and he and Michael Gerson would render a memorable one. If the UR follows form he'll have to give three follow-ups apologizing for and clarifying his otherwise forgettable remarks.

Posted by Orrin Judd at August 28, 2009 9:08 AM