Bob Greene lunched with George McGovern after the senator 's failed presidential bid . McGovern had done his best to get to know the people assigned to cover him , even the neophytes , so I had been pleased that a year after his defeat he would take the time to get a bite to eat with me . Hide Caption 4 of 11 Photos:Photos: He says some called McGovern soft , but he was a valorous WW II combat pilot ; also a good guy . Greene : McGovern was surrounded by home , friendship when he died Sunday .
Bob Greene lunched with George McGovern after the senator 's failed presidential bid . Hide Caption 4 of 11 Photos:Photos: He says some called McGovern soft , but he was a valorous WW II combat pilot ; also a good guy . Greene : McGovern was surrounded by home , friendship when he died Sunday .