Further complicating the political narrative, Cardinal O'Connor was an old-fashioned working class Democrat who strongly supported unions, opposed much of U.S. foreign policy (especially in Latin America), and disagreed with the War on Drugs. His Eminence invited Pennsylvania governor Bob Casey to speak at the Smith Dinner in 1992 (instead of the presidential candidates, as is tradition in election years) in part because of his stance as a pro-life Democrat.
Further complicating the political narrative, Cardinal O'Connor was an old-fashioned working class Democrat who strongly supported unions, opposed much of U.S. foreign policy (especially in Latin America), and disagreed with the War on Drugs. His Eminence invited Pennsylvania governor Bob Casey to speak at the Smith Dinner in 1992 (instead of the presidential candidates, as is tradition in election years) in part because of his stance as a pro-life Democrat.
Great piece.
It brings to mind a quote attributed to Miguel de Unamuno: "A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about."