Mourning in Washington: The Politicization of Loss As the nation's capital pays its respects to Senator Lindsey Graham, a stark reality emerges from the sea of dignitaries and mourners gathered at the U. S.
Capitol and Washington National Cathedral. A familiar dynamic is unfolding – one that highlights the increasingly blurred lines between politics and personal tragedy.
The attendance list at the two services reads like a who's who of American politics: President Trump and Vice President Pence are set to deliver eulogies.