He is low on my list of likable ex-Senators. A cultural conservative to the max. But I do give him credit for putting the kabash on the proposed Reagan-Ford co-presidency proposal.

I once met a female former ex-lobbyist who told me "Back in the day Jesse Helms was the biggest ass pincher in Washington." She alleged to be one of his pinchees.

I wish I had something good to say about the man, but I don't. I'm sorry for his passing.

I suppose the fact that he died on July 4 will play as a "sign" from the Almighty among the cultural conservatives.

Hmm, I'll let Mark Twain express my sentiments:

I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying that I approved of it.
Mark Twain