No White House envoy to Thatcher funeral?

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Hot Air "And the British government is apparently unhappy about it, too.  Sources within Whitehall told the Daily Mail that the Obama administration’s decision to skip sending an envoy to what has become a de facto state funeral for one of America’s staunchest Cold War allies came before the Boston terrorist attack yesterday, and that the White House had cited a “busy week” for the reason they couldn’t even spare Joe Biden for Margaret Thatcher’s funeral:"
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"They’re too busy to pay respects to someone who stood by America as a stalwart partner in the latter years of the Cold War, when it might have been easier for her to keep her distance.  Shameful.  And it’s not being ignored in the UK, either:"....

Former defence secretary Dr Liam Fox, Lady Thatcher’s closest ally in modern-day politics, said: ‘I think it would be both surprising and disappointing if after President Obama’s fulsome tribute to Lady Thatcher, the American administration did not send a senior serving member to represent them.’
Sir Gerald Howarth, chairman of the Thatcherite Conservative Way Forward group of MPs and peers, said: ‘The bonds forged between the UK and the US through Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher was instrumental in ending the Cold War and liberating millions of people.
‘That the present administration feels unable to be represented as the world marks the extraordinary contribution Margaret Thatcher made will be a source of disappointment to those who served with her in that great endeavour.’

"Update: Just as a reminder, Congress decides separately on delegations to events such as this.  I’d expect to see both the House and Senate send small delegations to the funeral."

Obama won't attend Thatcher funeral  "The funeral of America's best friend for so long would seem to cry out for our leaders to say "to hell with protocol, I'm going." The absence of the Bush's is especially curious, although the elder Bush #41 is ailing and could probably not make the trip."

Bear in mind this administration is that of Rev. Wright, Van Jones, Bill Ayres and liberal Hollywood. We expect this from it and the real outrage is that half the American people voted for this. The Tunnel Dweller

From the UK: Obama's snub to Thatcher: President won't send envoy to funeral - and leaves it to her old allies from the Reagan era 

"Friends and allies of Baroness Thatcher expressed 'surprise and disappointment' last night as it emerged President Obama is not planning to send any serving member of his administration to her funeral.
"Whitehall sources have revealed that the US delegation at tomorrow's service in St Paul's Cathedral will be led by two Reagan era secretaries of state: James Baker and George Shultz."

Perhaps this next will shed light on Obama's actions:
"Last night police in London were under pressure to crack down on plans to insult the memory of Lady Thatcher at the funeral.
"Hundreds of protesters have pledged to turn their backs as her coffin travels through Central London."

Obama - who bowed before other world leaders-will be praised by the left for, in effect, turning this administration's back on Baroness Thatcher. More embarrassment for the US. TD