Jack Kemp RIP 1935-2009
This is sad news. I wish condolences to his family. He was a visionary for his time and contributed greatly to American politics.
Spokeswoman: Jack Kemp, one-time VP nominee, dies
WASHINGTON – Jack Kemp, the ex-quarterback, congressman, one-time vice-presidential nominee and self-described “bleeding-heart conservative” died Saturday.
His spokeswoman Bona Park and longtime friend and former campaign adviser Edwin J. Feulner confirmed that Kemp died after a lengthy illness.
Kemp had announced in January 2009 that he had been diagnosed with cancer. He said he was undergoing tests but gave no other detail.
This is really sad.
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We're not easily offended and don't want people to think they have to walk on eggshells around here (like at another place that shall remain nameless) but of course, there is a limit to everything.
Play nice!
RIP Jack Kemp
Football and Politics will never be the same.
He had a hell of a career.
Bills picked him up for $100.00. LOL!
What a shame!
Vale Jack.
He was one of the good ones. Still no worries he’s just fine now. Hope you enjoyed the ride mate. Enjoy your reward Jack , you were one of the good buggers!
He apparently wrote a letter to his grandkids celebrating Obama’s election, saying it was a milestone to elect a black man.
I don’t know… it still seems counterproductive, in my mind anyway, to say you want to end racism then celebrate someone of a particular race doing something.
maybe it is just me, but if we’re to not be racist it means we need to stop looking at someone’s race. I guess I’m crazy.
Anyway, sad to hear about Kemp’s death. I’m sure the Left will use the occassion to either trash him or hold him up high and then use it as an opportunity to trash the Conservatives.
Only thing worse than a horrible life would be knowing that my death would be used to trash my friends.
speaking about race… im in south carolina. ive met a zillion black people who voted for obama but thats it,. they could care less about race. “i voted for him for what he said, black or white i dont care” they say. the majority of them down here dont like the faxt he brings up the race thing. they find it embarassing, interesting.
R.I.P. Jack. We could use more like you.
a good guy, a true compassionatae conservative, not the phony Bush type.
Via Powerline
It was Kemp who confirmed that Baker said “Fuck the Jews, they didn’t vote for us” to Bill Safire and former NYC mayor Ed Koch.
#9 Speranza
I don’t know that much about him, but based on that story alone, I love him.
10. coward and I admit it
A great guy. I did not always agree with him on every issue but a man with heart, brains, and integrity.