RIP George McGovern 1922-2012

[J. J.]

George McGovern died during the night.  RIP. 

He did lead a full life, and was a war hero, with the Distinguished Flying Cross.  He never publicized it, and refused to use it in his campaign. 

[J. J.]

John Adams, Hoover, Ford, and Reagan all were older when they died.  The latter three were obviously major contenders as they were party nominees.

In a little over a year, Dole will be older.

[J. J.]

Those same reforms lead to choosing candidates that were disasters, electorally.  It did make it more democratic, small "d," but at a price no one expected.