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Re: Bergdahl; McCaskill retreats on statements... Democrats distancing themselve
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:39 am
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:39 am
I wonder if Susan Rice will make similar statements... Open mouth, insert foot.
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On Sunday, Senator Claire McCaskill gave a full-throated defense of the president's decision to release five Taliban commanders from the Guantanamo prison in exchange for Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. "We saved this man's life. The commander-in-chief acted within his constitutional authority, which he should have done," McCaskill, a Democrat from Missouri, told Fox News host Chris Wallace. "I'm very proud that we have no POWs left in Afghanistan and the president should be proud of it also."
But following multiple reports that Bergdahl deserted his post and soldiers died searching for him, McCaskill will no longer say she still supports the deal she was "very proud" of just 48 hours ago. "I'm not going to comment until I look at the brief," an annoyed McCaskill told THE WEEKLY STANDARD. "I'm not going to comment until I look at the brief," she repeated, referring to a classified briefing senators will receive tomorrow.
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McCaskill was not alone in her reluctance to support the deal. More than a dozen Democratic senators questioned by TWS Tuesday afternoon declined to defend it. "I just don't know enough about it. I really don't," said Dick Durbin of Illinois, the second-ranking Democrat in the Senate.
"It's very disturbing," said Joe Manchin of West Virginia. "Everything you hear. I'm going to reserve judgment until after we have a secured briefing tomorrow."
"You know, I think, um, let me hold off on that," said Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
"All I've heard is what I've read in the press," said Vermont's senior senator Pat Leahy.
"I don't have enough information at this point in time," said Jon Tester of Montana. "I do think getting our boys back home, that's a good quality. I do have some issues about whether [Bergdahl] deserted or not."
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Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:41 am to Lsut81
I listened as McCaskill gave her initial assessment of the trade and, for the first time in my life, felt a want to punch a woman in the neck.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:41 am to Lsut81
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an annoyed McCaskill
Heaven forbid a representative of the people be bothered to answer a difficult question.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:42 am to Lsut81
"no comment"
smart politcal strategy with mid terms coming up
smart politcal strategy with mid terms coming up
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:43 am to Lsut81
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"We saved this man's life. The commander-in-chief acted within his constitutional authority, which he should have done," McCaskill, a Democrat from Missouri, told Fox News host Chris Wallace. "I'm very proud that we have no POWs left in Afghanistan and the president should be proud of it also."
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"I'm not going to comment until I look at the brief," an annoyed McCaskill told THE WEEKLY STANDARD. "I'm not going to comment until I look at the brief," she repeated, referring to a classified briefing senators will receive tomorrow.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:43 am to Lsut81
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I wonder if Susan Rice will make similar statements
She was only repeating her WH issued talking points...I mean, the best intelligence available at the time.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:46 am to Lsut81
quote:Damn...that sounds familiar.
"All I've heard is what I've read in the press," said Vermont's senior senator Pat Leahy.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 8:51 am to Lsut81
When will Susan Rice learn that she has been used and abused by this administration. Wonder what they have on her.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 9:49 am to Lsut81
Does everyone always deflect in Congress? They should be accountable for their silly (and blantantly untrue) words.
Posted on 6/4/14 at 10:17 am to Lsut81
How many times will the Democrats in Congress allow themselves to be hung out to dry by the Obama administration? At some point they will pay the cost of their loyalty to a party member being put ahead of the interests of the country and their constituents.
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