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Krauthammer: White House 'Held Affair Over Petraeus's Head' For Favorable Testimony On Benghazi
Newsbusters ^ | 11/13/12 | Noel Sheppard

Posted on 11/13/2012 6:52:53 PM PST by Nachum

Syndicated columnist Charles Krauthammer on Tuesday said the White House used David Petraeus’s affair to get the CIA director to give testimony about the attacks on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, that was in line with the administration’s position on the matter.

Appearing on Fox News's Special Report, Krauthammer said, "The sword was lowered on Election Day" (video follows with transcript and commentary):

(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Editorial; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: benghazi; benghazihearings; election; extortion; hearings; krauthammer; petraeuss; petreaus; soshillary
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To: Mr. K
Please God let him be able to prove this I think Blackmail would finally be an impeachable offense

Think about that long and hard...... President Biden????

41 posted on 11/13/2012 7:36:10 PM PST by eeriegeno (<p>)
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To: Nachum

Impeachable?


42 posted on 11/13/2012 7:36:23 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Benghazi: What Did Baraq Know And When Did He Know It?)
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To: eeriegeno
Think about that long and hard...... President Biden????

67 votes required in the Senate.

43 posted on 11/13/2012 7:38:36 PM PST by Gay State Conservative (Benghazi: What Did Baraq Know And When Did He Know It?)
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To: mwl8787
Patraeus already lied to Congress and gave Obama huge political cover at the height of the election. The General gets no respect in my book.

We don't know what he Petraeus said to Congress. We only know what some Rat Congressman claims Petraeus said.

44 posted on 11/13/2012 7:41:09 PM PST by FreeReign
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To: Travis McGee

What could have happened in Benghazi for Obama to go to such lengths to cover up?

It has to be huge, more than the theories being thrown around for the last few months.

My guess would be that the Kenyan is collaborating with our Islamic enemies.

What do you think is being covered up?


45 posted on 11/13/2012 7:44:43 PM PST by roses of sharon ("Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43)
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To: Gay State Conservative

There’s a big party being planned for January. Maybe it would be a good time for the Tea Party to have their next DC Protest - demanding resignation instead of inauguration.


46 posted on 11/13/2012 7:48:18 PM PST by LibertyOh
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

Despite his having an affair, I still believe Petreaus to be a man of honor when it comes to his country which is all he has left. I’d be suprised if his wife sticks with him through all this.

The fact that he took this scandal away from Obama tells me he’s gonna sing and sing loud.

Sad thing when I’d rather see Biden move up to the presidency than keep oblunder.


47 posted on 11/13/2012 7:49:39 PM PST by diverteach (If I find liberals in heaven after my death.....I WILL BE PISSED!!!)
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To: Mr. K
The communist worm in the white hut will never face impeachment.
Not as long as he has a thoroughly corrupt and complicit media and such chickenshits in Congress.
48 posted on 11/13/2012 7:54:18 PM PST by Bullish (The stench from this amateur regime stinks all the way to Kenya.)
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To: diverteach

The fact that he took this scandal away from Obama tells me he’s gonna sing and sing loud.
____________________________________________________________

I pray that you are right. But I bet you anything that he is being threatened. AND his wife seems to be a big ‘lib’.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2959209/posts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4nyJWzQAV0


49 posted on 11/13/2012 7:55:34 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Great vid by ShorelineMike! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOZjJk6nbD4&feature=plcp)
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To: Nachum

Probably true but, now that the sword has been used to chop his neck, if Patreus truly is the great solider he’s been sold as, he no longer needs to toe the party line and will let the Benghazi cat out of the bag. In other words, whatever dirt there might be regarding Benghazi, it’s Patreus who will let it fly. If he still stays quiet, the game is up and Obama skates.


50 posted on 11/13/2012 7:57:00 PM PST by Mustangman (The GOP)
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To: littleharbour

Question:
What if a civil crimes has been committed? Is a sitting president immune to criminal indictment?


51 posted on 11/13/2012 7:57:03 PM PST by two23
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To: Nachum

Blackmail!!!!!


52 posted on 11/13/2012 8:03:34 PM PST by angelcindy ("If you follow the crowd ,you get no further than the crowd!")
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To: LibertyOh
"There’s a big party being planned for January. Maybe it would be a good time for the Tea Party to have their next DC Protest - demanding resignation instead of inauguration".

There is a BIG party going on right now: HOW ABOUT OVERTURNING THE ELECTION???

(ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!)

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

These elections are NOT certified yet. The only way to get this investigated, much less recounted or overturned, is through the Secretary of State of each of the five key states: Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. EVEN IF YOU ARE IN ANOTHER STATE you can help.

53 posted on 11/13/2012 8:04:30 PM PST by LADY J (You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have. - Author Unknown)
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To: littleharbour

Even if the House approves Articles of Impeachment there is no way he would be convicted by a Democrat majority Senate. That’s how Clinton walked

Hence the need for Massive Voter Fraud.


54 posted on 11/13/2012 8:08:36 PM PST by acapesket
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To: Mr. K
Please God let him be able to prove this

It doesn't matter. Americans don't care unless the television tells them they should.

55 posted on 11/13/2012 8:18:42 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpAOwJvTOio)
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To: Travis McGee

From your keyboard to God’s ears. At this point, what are his options? Does he trade his silence for a failure to prosecute under the UCMJ? Or or the “safety” of his children? Does he have more to lose than what remains of his honor? What happens to the morale of everyone who serves in the armed forces (never mind the CIA) if he caves? Wouldn’t he rather be a hero to those he’s led than those whose favor he sought in D. C.?


56 posted on 11/13/2012 8:34:59 PM PST by Mach9
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To: littleharbour

Ironically, this one wouldn’t be “just about sex.” Everything depends on how this is couched, how the questioners in the House “discover” that this was blackmail. Enough of them are former prosecutors to know how to elicit damaging, explosive testimony. Can Dem senators refuse to believe what comes out of such questioning? Certainly, some will stand with the pubbies. I just wonder which offense will carry more weight—the blackmail or the fact that he allowed four Americans to die.


57 posted on 11/13/2012 8:41:42 PM PST by Mach9
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To: littleharbour
Even if the House approves Articles of Impeachment there is no way he would be convicted by a Democrat majority Senate. That’s how Clinton walked.

Republicans also had a hand in it.

58 posted on 11/13/2012 8:44:46 PM PST by QT3.14 ( USA: Likely only country in world history to adopt policies and laws that ensure self-destruction)
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To: tennmountainman
You couldn't push his wheelchair. Krautheimer is one of the most brilliant people alive, and he can't even tie his own tie. His brain makes up for his disabilities. It is outrageous that you should demean him.
59 posted on 11/13/2012 8:49:29 PM PST by billhilly
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To: eeriegeno
Think about that long and hard...... President Biden????

I would much rather have the moronic jackass Biden in power than the outright evil Obama.

60 posted on 11/13/2012 8:51:45 PM PST by Junior_G (Funny how liberals' love affair with Muslims began on 9/11)
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