What do George Wallace, Hubert Humphrey, Henry Jackson, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan have in common? Each would have made a better president for the years 1977-1981 than Jimmy Carter.

“Chief executive of the nation’s most populous state for eight years, Reagan is a major spokesman for conservative Americans,” a front-page announcement read. “A past contender for the U.S. presidency, he is regarded as a potential presidential candidate in 1976.”

I watched President Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the National Cathedral. It made an impression on me, generating a lot of thoughts and reflections. The first stunning impression was that

He was adopted by his mother’s second husband, Gerald Ford ... nomination for president over Ronald Reagan. November 1, 1976 – Jimmy Carter defeats Ford in the presidential election.

President Donald Trump blasted Bishop Mariann Budde for seeking mercy for many during his inaugural prayer service. He should show her some.