Feingold: Panetta Has Experience With the People Who Have Experience
Just talked with Sen. Russ Feingold (D-WI) as he left the Democratic caucus luncheon (right behind Sen. Hillary Clinton, who smiled and waved but didn't stop for questions). He said the Obama transition team thanked him for his positive remarks on the Leon Panetta CIA nomination yesterday -- words that helped smooth a growing political tussle over the pick -- and asked him to keep saying good things.
Feingold did just that. When I asked if Panetta's lack of strict CIA operational experience could prove a hindrance, he said: "Leon Panetta has more experience than anybody I know in terms of interfacing with people who have that kind of experience."
I asked if he would support keeping current CIA No. 2 Steven Kappes on at the agency, as Dianne Feinstein would prefer (and the Obama transition has agreed to).
"I haven't decided that," Feingold said, "but it's something that may not be my decision -- but it may be a good combination."
Both Feinstein and Reid need to go.
Feisntein can join Bush while Reid needs to be made aware that PE Obama was elected to change the policies of this country.
He may want to think that he is working with Obama, but he should be reminded that he is serving: We the people
Have a good day!
January 7, 2009 2:50 PM | Reply | Permalink
drama over:
Feinstein says she supports Panetta for CIA
January 7, 2009 3:11 PM | Reply | Permalink
Oh dear, now the MSM will have to find another fake "problem" for Obama. I'm sure they'll manage, though.
January 7, 2009 3:20 PM | Reply | Permalink