Sestak was ineligible for job Clinton offered

washingtonexaminer.com ^ | May 29, 2010 | Byron York

[Free ThinkerNY]

In a little-noticed passage Friday, the New York Times reported that Rep. Joe Sestak was not eligible for a place on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, the job he was reportedly offered by former President Bill Clinton. And indeed a look at the Board’s website reveals this restriction:

The Board consists of not more than 16 members appointed by the President from among individuals who are not employed by the Federal Government. Members are distinguished citizens selected from the national security, political, academic, and private sectors.

As a sitting member of Congress, Sestak was not eligible for the job. And since the White House intended for Sestak to remain in his House seat, he would not have been eligible for the board after this November’s elections, provided he was re-elected to the House.

The statement from White House counsel Robert Bauer did not specifically mention the intelligence board, but speaking to reporters Friday, Sestak said of his conversation with Clinton, “At the time, I heard the words ‘presidential board,’ and that’s all I heard…I heard ‘presidential board,’ and I think it was intel.” In addition, the Times reported that “people briefed on the matter said one option was an appointment” to the intelligence board. But the White House could not legally have placed Sestak on the board.

Did the White House not know that? The apparent contradiction is sure to create more questions from Republicans who want an independent investigation of the affair. Why would the White House — normally pretty careful in such matters — offer Sestak a job he couldn’t take?

[chickadee]

That alleged offer is quite a prize: Hey, if you don’t run for the Senate, you can resign your $174,000 per year job and take this uncompensated seat on an advisory board.

[WOSG]

BINGO! ... This is the cover story, which would unravel if they were cross-examined ...

[SunkenCiv]

the New York Times reported that Rep. Joe Sestak was not eligible for a place on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board, the job he was reportedly offered by former President Bill Clinton

Perfect! A technicality! Thanks Free ThinkerNY.

[Blood of Tyrants]

It doesn’t have to be a government job offered. It doesn’t even have to be a paid position. It only has to be “of value” and a position to ANY presidential panel, paid or not, has value in the contacts you make, the prestige you get, and the possible jobs you get in the future.

[Der_Hirnfänger]

That alleged offer is quite a prize: Hey, if you don’t run for the Senate, you can resign your $174,000 per year job and take this uncompensated seat on an advisory board.

Oh please, you think they wouldn't "reward" him? Some dem-friendly corporation hires him as a "consultant" and pays him six figures to "consult". (also known as, doing absolutely nothing and getting paid for it)

[2harddrive]

Big deal! Hussein Obama wasn’t eligible for the job of President, and it didn’t stop HIM!

[Gee Wally]

Sestak, USNA '74, should be asked if he still has his copy of "Reef Points" from his plebe year and if he read the section on the Honor Concept.

"Midshipmen will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will they mislead or deceive anyone as to known facts. A midshipman will be truthful, trustworthy, honest and forthright at all times and under all circumstance." (Emphasis in original)