Is anyone talking about Hillary leaving Texas early?

[Why Syzygy]

Or is that just being broadcast in Texas? One of her Dallas rallies was canceled.

:shrug: Don't see anyone talking about it.

edit: I should have mentioned, I know WHY. I agree she did the right thing.

Does this mean anything for her bid in Texas?

[crispini]

1. It was because of the wreck, I'm sure.

Which has been kind of talked over, yes. Very sad indeed.

[Why Syzygy]

6. Right.

I'm just getting in from work. We can't use the Internet, so I come in from behind. Thanks.

[Hawkeye-X]

2. I think it's because one of the officers on her motorcade was killed in an accident

and at least Hillary was classy about it - respected the memory of the officer.

Hawkeye-X

[Why Syzygy]

5. Yes.. true. I agree she took the honorable path. n/t

[goldcanyonaz]

3. She cancelled because one of her motorcade drivers was killed today.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

4. I think the canceled rally was because of the motorcade officer who died.

[Yael]

7. She did the honorable thing.

The officer had a wife and 4 kids. More info in the LBN forum.

It is beyond horrific.

This is 4 in just 3 years. We need to STOP the royal treatment for politicians, period.

God bless Hillary for her sensitivity to this.

[EffieBlack]

12. This isn't "royal treatment" - it's security and it's necessary

It's horrible that this happened, but it doesn't mean that we need to pull down the candidates' security - and I'm sure the police would say the same thing, even as they mourn.

[Yael]

13. Do you really think that a motorcade is absolutely necessary?

One would think that splitting up the party into different routes would be more effective.

Just thinking out loud here. I have never served in a security capacity to know effectiveness.

Edit for spelling

[EffieBlack]

14. Motorcades are absolutely necessary

I understand that it may seem counterintuitive, but there are a number of practical, logistical, and security reasons that a motorcade is necessary. And even if you split up the party, the protectee would still need the Secret Service, police and, yes, motorcycles.

[Yael]

15. I guess that makes sense

It is all just so sad. :(

[EffieBlack]

16. It is very, very sad.

[LakeSamish706]

8. Does anyone know if a fund has been set up for the fallen officers family yet? Thanks. n/t

[Lisa0825]

9. I would like to know about this as well. nt

[Why Syzygy]

10. I can't find anything yet.

I'll post here when I see it.

[LadyVT]

11. Just you.