My informed opinion, based on a truckload of facts. In fact, it might take a large truck to carry all the awards he won over the years. sfadb : Harlan Ellison Awards
Her life so it’s her decision. I don’t agree with the reasoning and I would’ve taken the call and would’ve appreciated it. Some things transcend partisanship and it is sad that that is being forgotten.
Bullshit. Of course a few of them didn’t take calls. It doesn’t matter. It’s a private thing.
I have to apologize to the OP for my snarky first response. I didn’t think anyone would be such a callous asshole as to criticize the actions of a widow who just witnessed the violent murder of her spouse.
I appreciate the apology. I honestly don’t understand people who insist she was rude for refusing to talk to Biden (especially since the phone call must occurred in less 48 hours after her husband’s death).
In fact I would go so far as to say President Biden was rude and uncivil trying to call so soon after husband’s death. IMHO the proper respectful thing for a President to do in this situation is to issue a statement saying what happened is a tragedy and people should leave the victim’s family alone so they can process what has happened privately.
This how I think Presidents (and other politicians) should respond in the future.
Unfortunately Biden is in a “no win” situation. Damned if he calls immediately (publicity stunt!), and damned if he doesn’t (Uncaring bastard!). For his political opponents there is no right call, just auto-wrong.
We don’t know what 9/11 people didn’t take calls from Bush. I’m willing to bet plenty did. But like you said it’s private. So your guess is as good as mine.
And I admit I am biased. I hate politics and politicians in general and I would hate having them trying to interject themselves in anyway if one of my own relatives died.
And despite my criticism of Biden I voted for him in 2020 and plan on voting for him again in the fall. Not because I agree with him a great deal – I just view him as the lesser of two “evils”. (“evil” is probably too strong a word-more like the lesser of two flawed candidates.)