PARTING SHOT... It’s no secret. I’m a Democrat, and proud of it. But, lately, I admit, I’ve fallen in love with two Republicans. Both of them former governors of New York, and both of them dead. First, Teddy Roosevelt. Who, of course, was also president. He was not only a colorful character, and the youngest man to serve as president. He was a great populist and great reformer, who never hesitated to use the powers of the presidency. Teddy took on Wall Street with a passion. He busted up the trusts. He stood up for workers against the big corporate bosses, and fought for miners against mine owners. Second, Nelson Rockefeller. Who never made it to president. But who was a strong supporter of the arts. Built Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, and MOMA. He was also an early civil rights supporter, big friend of Martin Luther King Jr’s – and arranged and paid for his funeral in Atlanta. Teddy Roosevelt and Nelson Rockefeller. This Democrat would vote for either one of them today. Why can’t Republicans be like they used to? That’s my parting shot for today. I’m Bill Press.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:36:20 +0000
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