Isn't it common for previous Presidents to attend an Inauguration?

[Siwsan]

I thought I heard on CNN that GWB isn't attending, today.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. The Bushes, pere et fils, will not be there.

Poppy's old and ailing; junior is allegedly looking after the old man. Or maybe Old Granddad.

[Siwsan]

6. I knew poppy wouldn't be there. And I'm guessing your second possibility for Jr. is right

Both W and Dick have been notably invisible for quite a while, now.

Rumor has it Dick's new heart might be trying to make a break for it, so that's understandable.

It's interesting how previous Democratic Presidents seem to continue their public service, after leaving office. While the other side seems to continue their self-service.

[condoleeza]

27. Wouldn't that be great - re: Dicks new heart

can only imagine it's turning to stone like the last one.

[Flashmann]

2. Isn't it common for previous Presidents to attend an Inauguration?

I think it is customary.....The 2 Bushes won't be in attendance.....One is "sick".....The other was just released from the hospital.....

[leveymg]

3. The Bushes are sick.

[lame54]

5. that works on 2 levels

[NYC Liberal]

20. Hehe...

[Berlum]

21. Dereliction of Duty - Republicans are notorious for going AWOL on America

[RKP5637]

26. Yep, that covers it all quite well !!!

[derby378]

4. GOOD.

We don't want that traitor anywhere near the White House. Let him hide in his fenced-off Dallas neighborhood for all I care.

[BlueIndyBlue]

7. Glad they aren't there

Seeing Darth Vader from 2008's inaugural with that smug grin on his face while sitting down made me want to hurl. He just didn't want to stand up to honor an African-American elected (unlike him) President.

[AngryOldDem]

8. Yes, tradition and respect for the office, if nothing else.

They just introduced Jimmy Carter, and Clinton's there...I can understand Daddy Bush not going, but Junior, being the boor that he is, obviously can't be bothered.

[jberryhill]

9. No

It is more common for the previous president to fly away in a helicopter.

[liberal N proud]

11. That is only the outgoing President following the swearing in of the new Commander in Chief.

Usually, they return for such events as guests.

[jberryhill]

16. It occurs before the swearing in

[alphafemale]

24. After. Well after. Trust me on this one. nt

[HappyMe]

10. Jimmy & Rosalyn Carter are there!

I'm glad the shrub isn't there.

[malaise]

12. Dumbya said he couldn't leave Houston because his father is very sick

Now would they be willing to steal Obama's thunder today? Don't rule it out.

[nadinbrzezinski]

13. I get senior, he's quite sick

Junior, it's a snub. Expect blathering radio to get out there. All presidents today are democrats.

[FSogol]

14. Would you really want W at your bash?

The former great Presidents, Clinton and Carter are there. The former F'ups, Bush and Boosh are absent.

[Siwsan]

15. Naaaa - Today feels like a family celebration

Just find it predictable and interesting he's absented himself. Would have been interesting to hear the crowd reaction.

[alphafemale]

17. GHWB is very ill. GWB is tending to his care. That's the story.

W would be booed I imagine. Just like at the last inauguration.

[snooper2]

18. So GWB is taking care of GHWB? PERFECT!

His odds just went way down, or way up depending on how you look at it LOL

[alphafemale]

23. I can't imagine W tending to anyone's needs.

The story is horse shit.

I think George the elder would have attended if he could.

The idiot son grasped at an excuse.

He' s probably making farty noises at the TV right now.

He is such a waste of a carbon based life form.

[pa28]

19. Bush is still the most hated man in America.

He'd rather not show his face I can't say that I blame him.

[alphafemale]

25. He was booed at the last one.

First time he appeared in front of a non select crowd. News anchors expressed shock and dismay...lol.

[sad-cafe]

22. W knows the disdain people have for him

he was just in it for the name, could care less about doing anything for America now