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Obama cancels Saturday visit in deference to Hinckley funeral

Obama is a class act and apparently a very gracious man. But, you can hear it now from the anti Mormon crowd that once again the Mormon Church has rained on their parade. So sorry.

What a wonderful gesture but we still want to see him!

Is there another visit planned sometime later?

His visit was to campaign for Tuesday's primaries, where Democrats will be choosing their preference for nomination. I suspect he IS the type of candidate to reach across the divide and visit Utah, if he's the nominee.

To Dutchman: I do not believe ANY political candidate should be at that funeral. But you pro-Mormons will support Romney's appearance, and would have denigrated Obama if he'd attended to "show respect". And you know it.

Obama is a class act and deserves every consideration from Utah's Democrats for his graciousness.

And if you Utahans don't want to see another President Clinton, perhaps you Republicans should vote as Democrats on Super Tuesday and vote for Obama. It's not like Mitt isn't going to take Utah by a landslide without your vote.

Thanks for being so gracious.

I hope their will be another change to see and talk with Sentor obama.

I thought that was impressive. He isn't my candidate but at least he didn't call President Hinckley "Gordon" like "George" did. I wonder if the President would call the Archbishop of Maryland "Bill" Either he didn't read the press release or he really may not be as smart as I thought he was when I voted for him twice.

very classy. I like Obama.

Who knows? For a moniker like that you sure don't know a lot. I for one would have admired Obama a great deal if he attended to show respect. No problem from me. Mitt doesn't need to attend to pick up points in Utah. He already has the primary won hands down and he has the endorsement of your beloved Salt Lake Tribune. What else does he need? You forget that Mitt worked with Pres. Hinckley during the Olympics because the church owns a lot of property downtown. Also, Mitt was a bishop and stake president in the Boston area. He has reasons to attend other than political. Saturday is the only Saturday before super tuesday. I am sure if he was thinking only of this politcal interests that there are more productive places to be other than Utah. Think about it.

How considerate. Hey Mitt, take a lesson from Obama and keep your media circus away from the funeral!

To Who Knows?: Since when should certain people be barred from a funeral? Attending a funeral is a sign of respect of the deceased and a support for the family. If Romney wants to attend, so what. Now if he attends and asks for a few minutes at the podium to push his candidacy, that would be a different story entirely.

That's classy. The more I watch him, the better he gets.

Dumb!!!! I think Romney will attend the funeral of the prophet out of respect just as thousands of others will. I'm sure people from around the world, if possible, would arrange to attend if it was in their power. I heard they plan to open the tabernacle, assembly hall, and visitors center for overflow crowds. Not all attending, I'm sure, will be politicians, but those who want to show their respect, and I'm sure even politicians, if they dig deep enough can find respect somewhere in their soul.

I'm sure Romney won't be handing out "VOTE FOR ROMNEY" buttons as people file in. I can understand Obama changing his plans, but I for one would like to see the candidates attend the services out of respect, just as they would attend any other funeral of a great leader, and President Hinkley WAS a great leader. The things said at the funeral may help put a new prespective on the race and humble some who may need it.

I'm just waiting to hear the dems, or Huckabee to somehow make this timing all Romney's doing, and Who Knows, sounds like you're starting.

To johndallas: "George" not smart? Gee, ya think???

I do not want to take anything away from Mr. Obama as to his graciousness. I believe he is acting from good motives. Politically it is probably a good move because he would not get the headlines here on that day. When you have as little time to campaign as you do with the Super Tuesday situation, it would probably be a mistake to spend a day campaigning in a place where you won't even make the top story.

I think Obama scored some political points in Utah by showing respect to President Hinckley and cancelling his visit. Very smart. Personally speaking, he would be welcome to attend the funeral of the Prophet.

If Mitt Romney or Obama were to attend the funeral, they would be there with another 20,000+, and I think it would be great for them to be in attendance and not for making points, but out of respect to a great man. I think that was very classy of Obama to release that statement, I do not agree with him as a politician, but I admire him as a man of great character. Who knows, if it is between he and McCain, he may get my vote.

I to think Obama is proving to be a very classy guy. I am not a democrat and I dont necessarily like his policies but I do think that he is a very decent person and I wont be disappointed if he were to win.

Now Hilary on the other hand......Heaven help us all if she takes it.

Very classy move on the part of Obama.