washingtonmonthly.com - 4/24/2009
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ENSIGN KEEPS PUSHING IT.... I'd hoped we were past this nonsense by now. John Ensign wants to make one thing very clear: he's not sorry for saying it was "irresponsible" of President Obama to be seen laughing with Venezuelan President...
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com - 4/19/2009
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politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com —
Obama's appearance with Chavez has draw some heat.
(CNN) – Sen. John Ensign, R-Nevada, told CNN Sunday...
it was "irresponsible" for President Obama to been seen "laughing and joking" with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez at the Summit of ...
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Senator says Obama's appearance with Chavez 'irresponsible'
voices.washingtonpost.com - 4/23/2009
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voices.washingtonpost.com —
Blarg writes "Chavez is going to use the
image of him with Obama to "legitimize himself"? He's...
the democratically elected president of Venezuela, a country that's gained a fair amount of power in recent years. Chavez has plenty of legitimacy already. ...
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The Fix
- John Ensign's Unapologetic Critique
the-reaction.blogspot.com - 4/20/2009
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the-reaction.blogspot.com —
By Michael J.W. Stickings President Obama met the
Tyrant Chavez at the Summit of the Americas on...
Friday -- you know, because both men are leaders of countries in the Americas -- and, according to Republican Senator John Ensign of Nevada, behaved ...
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Obama and Chavez: BFFs?
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The Anonymous Liberal —
Responding to Sen. John Ensign's latest swipe at President Obama for having shaken Hugo Chavez' hand, Steve Benen asks: I'm curious, what, exactly, Ensign and his confused cohorts would have the president do. Obama, arguably the most well-known leader on the planet, attended an international gathering with heads of state from around the hemisphere. Presidents and prime ministers -- some allies, some not -- wanted to at least greet Obama, and perhaps share a few words. Ensign seems to think the ridiculous attacks this week should teach Obama a lesson, and ...
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