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A Reminder Of Presidential Empathy

Former President George W. Bush strikes a beautiful balance and tone of what the word ‘united’ can mean to the nation. I especially was struck by his statement, “Let us remember that empathy and simple kindness are essential powerful tools of national recovery.” Empathy. Kindness. I don’t need to elaborate. You know what I would write next. I wasn’t a fan of George W. Bush. Not his politics or policy. I’m sure some readers will be surprised I post this. But despite my disagreements with much of his administration, I am able to recognize that in this message, I find comfort. Moments like this (or Barack Obama’s a capella rendition of “Amazing Grace” at a funeral service for victims of a mass shooting) remind me of an important, vital role our leaders can play at times of turmoil. Just watch. It’s not about GWB but having an uplifting minute or two to remind us who we are.

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Trump: “I Can Be More Presidential Than Any President That’s Held This Office”

“Sometimes they say, ‘He doesn’t act presidential.’ And I say, with the exception of the late, great Abraham Lincoln, I can be more presidential than any president that’s held this office. That I can tell you. It’s real easy.” – Donald Trump speaking in Youngstown, Ohio at an “I need attention” rally

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Hillary Clinton Becomes 1st Major Presidential Candidate To March In LGBT Pride Parade

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton became the first presidential from a major party to march in a Gay Pride parade today in New York City

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton surprised NYC Pride Parade goers today as she became the first presumptive presidential candidate of a major party to walk in an LGBT Pride Parade.

She was joined by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Rev. Al Sharpton and Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Estimates put attendance of this year’s NYC LGBT Pride events at around 2 million.

By the way – don’t come at me with the “she used to be against gay marriage” BS. It took me years to deal with the fact that I was gay. Hillary evolved and she’s there now, loud and proud. She mentions LGBT rights in every speech or appearance she makes. I believe her, and #ImWithHer.

Presumptive Republican candidate and New Yorker Donald “Better for the Gays” Trump was not in attendance.

From the Washington Blade:

Clinton joined attendees near the landmark Stonewall Inn, where in 1969 riots began that were considered the start of the modern LGBT rights movement. President Obama named a national monument in New York City on Friday in honor of the riots.

It’s not the first time Clinton has participated in a Pride event. In 2000, Clinton marched in the New York City Pride parade during her campaign for a U.S. Senate seat in New York, marking the first-time ever a first lady participated in a Pride celebration.