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Video: Who's up for a focus-group shoutfest about Candy Crowley's debate moderation?
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/17/video-whos-up-for…oup-shoutfest-about-candy-crowleys-debate-moderation-n202238
– Prong one was him insisting that when O got snotty with Romney about his Benghazi accusations, he came off like a — well, let’s say … tell him, except to reassure him that Candy herself used to think the White House’s spin about “acts of terror” was lame, and that Obama
Er, no, Obama didn’t win the debate last night
https://hotair.com/je-dyer/2012/10/17/er-no-obama-didnt-win-the-debate-last-night__trashed-n202235
– As long as Obama didn’t collapse on the stage, they were going to say he had his mojo back. … The problem is that in order to sound passionate and full of conviction, Obama had to belt out a remarkable string of untruths.  … Obama insisted to Romney that he had called the Benghazi attack terrorism on day one, when in fact, he had not. …
Libya questioner at debate: Obama didn't really answer what I asked him
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/17/libya-questioner-at-debate-obama-didnt-really-answer-what-i-asked-him-n202225
– Quote: PRESIDENT OBAMA: I’m sorry, what’s your name? Q: It’s Kerry, Kerry Ladka. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Great to see you here. … For background, Obama did apparently lump Benghazi into a reference to “acts of terror” in a Sept. 12 Rose Garden address. … As to Ladka’s question about who turned down the Benghazi security requests and why, Obama reportedly told him that “releasing the…
Was Candy Crowley the loser of the debate?
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/17/was-candy-crowley-the-loser-of-the-debate-n202217
– In a debate on substance, this would be as much a default by Obama as the first debate. … At some points she almost lost control, then seemed to interrupt Romney more often than Obama. … of refusing to call the Benghazi attack an act of terror.…
Ryan: No, Obama didn't tell America in the Rose Garden that Benghazi attack was terrorism; Update: Carney admitted it nine days later
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/17/ryan-no-obama-did…n-the-rose-garden-that-benghazi-attack-was-terrorism-n202215
– Consulate in Benghazi an act of terrorism. … Ironically, the President’s reaction to Romney’s criticism on Libya provided Obama with his best optics of the night.   … , reality—means that the issue is certain to help Romney and hurt Obama.…
Obamateurism of the Day
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/17/obamateurism-of-the-day-849-n202191
– The Barack Obama media avoidance strategy continues apace in the OOTD feature, once again with a bit of a twist. … — while Obama still hasn’t addressed it since his UN speech in which he blamed a YouTube video. … “Here’s the chance, because President Barack Obama wants to hear from Us!…
McCain: "Veterans are upset" with Obama admin's handling of Benghazi attack
https://hotair.com/erika-johnsen/2012/11/05/mccain-veterans…upset-with-obama-admins-handling-of-benghazi-attack-n202686
– President Obama has always been careful not to neglect veterans in his bid for reelection, often including them among the groups — … news shows on Monday morning, Arizona senator, veteran, and erstwhile GOP presidential candidate John McCain spoke to how the Benghazi … They’re angry; they’re upset; they don’t trust Barack Obama. There’s 1.6 million of them in Florida, for example.…
Quotes of the day
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/11/04/quotes-of-the-day-1190-n202676
– It was Obama who too often let Congress steer the ship in circles. … It still is Obama who hasn’t laid out a clear vision for the next four years. We endorsed Obama for change last time around. … President Obama did not single-handedly put us on this path.…
Poll: What was the Obamateurism of the Week?
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/04/poll-what-was-the-obamateurism-of-the-week-165-n202664
– Refuses to talk to reporters about Benghazi, but grants interview to Us Magazine “Jim, you may want to move on to another topic.” … Goes to Las Vegas fundraiser after attack on Benghazi consulate No time to meet with Netanyahu, makes time for the Pimp with a Limp … And unlike Slate, I promise to end the feature when Barack Obama leaves office.…
NV newspaper: Obama a "narcissistic amateur," "embarrassment," "incompetent"
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/02/nv-newspaper-obama-a-narcissistic-amateur-embarrassment-incompetent-n202632
– And those are the kinder thoughts that the editors of the Las Vegas Review-Journal had for Barack Obama in their lead editorial yesterday … When they get down to specifics on Benghazi, the anger pulses through every sentence (via Twitchy): The official explanation for … The best that Team Obama can hope is that what’s said in Vegas stays in Vegas.…
Fox News: Benghazi consulate warned 3 hours before attack of militia gathering arms
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/02/fox-news-benghazi…rned-3-hours-before-attack-of-militia-gathering-arms-n202644
– Remember how the White House insisted for more than a week that there was “no evidence” that the sacking of the Benghazi consulate … Even hours into the attack, the White House didn’t go any farther than order an evacuation effort at the Benghazi airport. … This is what Jake Tapper meant by the drip-drip-drip of Benghazi: As of now, the White House has disclosed that President Obama was…
Report: Obama never convened counterterrorism task force during Benghazi attack
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/11/01/report-obama-never…d-counterterrorism-task-force-during-benghazi-attack-n202626
– This piece is as noteworthy for its sourcing as it is for its substance. The dam’s starting to break. “The [Counterterrorism Security Group] is the one group that’s supposed to know what resources every agency has. They know of multiple options and have the ability to coordinate counterterrorism assets...
Documents found in Benghazi consulate claimed "troubling" surveillance by Libyan guards; Update: Obama not participating in investigation; Report: State never requested military back-up during attack
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/11/01/documents-found-in…late-claimed-troubling-surveillance-by-libyan-guards-n202615
– They also indicate that Stevens and his team had officially requested additional security at the Benghazi compound for his visit — … And President Obama doesn’t much care. Said Carney: “He has not participated in the investigation. … Did Hillary ask Obama to do something? If she didn’t, why didn’t he do something anyway?…
Obamateurism of the Day
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/11/01/obamateurism-of-the-day-860-n202593
– A fine sentiment, issued here by Barack Obama while visiting the Red Cross. … “We leave nobody behind,” Obama says to the gathered volunteers. … And unlike Slate, I promise to end the feature when Barack Obama leaves office. Illustrations by Chris Muir of Day by Day.…
Report: Benghazi consulate determined in August that it might not withstand "coordinated attack"
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/31/report-benghazi-co…august-that-it-couldnt-withstand-coordinated-attack-n202597
– This is at least the third separate warning that State got from people in the field about security disintegrating in Benghazi in the … “In light of the uncertain security environment, US Mission Benghazi will submit specific requests to US Embassy Tripoli for additional … Here’s former Bush AG Michael Mukasey wondering why Obama needs an investigation before he reveals what he personally knew about the…
Leno: DADT is back -- it's "Obama's new policy for questions on Libya"
https://hotair.com/erika-johnsen/2012/10/31/leno-dadt-is-back-its-obamas-new-policy-for-questions-on-libya-n202586
– successfully engineering a massive coverup on the Libyan attack, but on the plus side, it’s the first time Republicans are giving credit to Obama … We’re more than seven weeks out from the attack on the consulate in Benghazi, but we’re still left trying to put together an accurate … So the question remains: What did President Obama do that evening (apart from spending an hour on the phone with Prime Minister Netanyahu…
Gingrich: A "reliable Senator" tells me two networks have stand-down e-mails from Donilon's office
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/31/gingrich-a-reliab…etworks-have-stand-down-e-mails-from-donilons-office-n202582
– to Benghazi during the attack.  … Donilon works in the White House, directly answering to Obama himself.  … At the time that the consulate in Benghazi came under attack, Obama and Leon Panetta were in a meeting together. …
Obama on Benghazi the hurricane: "We leave nobody behind"
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/30/obama-on-benghazi-the-hurricane-we-leave-nobody-behind-n202570
Obama managed the Libya crisis after the killing of the American ambassador and three others in Benghazi. … The Obama administration needs to level with the country about why it made its decisions. … Exit quotation: “I think Charles is a little too hard on Obama.…
Media cooperating with Benghazi cover-up?
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/30/media-cooperating-with-benghazi-cover-up-n202549
– A drone was deployed over Benghazi during an attack that lasted about seven hours. … The Chronicle’s most recent story on Benghazi ran on Oct. 25. … What did Obama know that night, when did he know it and what did he do about it? Ditto Langley and the Pentagon.…
Former Pacific Fleet chief: We need full disclosure on Benghazi -- now
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/30/former-pacific-fleet-chief-we-need-full-disclosure-on-benghazi-now-n202540
– It has been reported that President Obama met with Vice President Joseph R. … Our fighter jets could have been at our Benghazi mission within an hour. … Obviously, that courage was lacking for Benghazi. The safety of your personnel always remains paramount.…
Obama: I'm offended that people would accuse me of not being forthcoming about Benghazi
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/29/obama-im-offended…ld-accuse-me-of-not-being-forthcoming-about-benghazi-n202528
– If, as he claimed on Friday, he really did issue an order to secure American personnel in Benghazi, show us the order. … Obama ordered the Secretary of Defense to “do whatever we need to do,” or he didn’t.…
Video: "Mr. President ... I totally forgive you"
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/29/video-mr-president-i-totally-forgive-you-n202513
– interview of the father of Tyrone Woods, the slain Special Forces security agent who gave his life in defending our consulate in Benghazi … Charles Woods claims he is not speaking out from anger; he looks into the camera and tells President Obama, “I totally forgive you” … even if Obama is responsible for his son’s death. …
McCain: Benghazi worse than Watergate
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/29/mccain-benghazi-worse-than-watergate-n202508
– guests on the Sunday talk shows yesterday morning, there seemed to be an effort to keep the focus on the election, rather than Benghazi … While the other talk shows tried to shift focus away from Benghazi, their guests had other ideas.  … It’s a trust issue, all right — and not just for Obama, but for the media that seems to be running interference for him. …
Fox: FBI, NCTC showed al-Qaeda connection to Benghazi attack 2 days afterward
https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2012/10/29/fox-fbi-nctc-show…qaeda-connection-to-benghazi-attack-2-days-afterward-n202510
– the FBI and the National Counterterrorism Center briefed lawmakers two days after the attack on al-Qaeda’s connections to the Benghazi … as tied to a demonstration. … FBI and NCTC also briefed that there were a series of Al Qaeda training camps just outside of Benghazi … to sell the same story to the media five days after the attack on five different Sunday talk shows, they have insisted that the Obama
Quotes of the day
https://hotair.com/allahpundit/2012/10/28/quotes-of-the-day-1183-n202503
– from responsibility for the Administration’s Benghazi response. … *** We know this much: What Barack Obama said is unambiguously false. … The Obama administration has used every means at its disposal to avoid sharing information about the Benghazi attacks—not only with…
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