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Does This Count as Bipartisan?
Talking Points Memo —
... Feinstein and Rockefeller may not be on board with the Panetta pick, but former intel chair Pat Roberts (R-KS) tells TPM Election Central he's just fine with it. ...
Bob Graham backs Panetta pick
Ben Smith's Blog —
After a hostile reception from top members of the Senate Intelligence Committee of both parties yesterday, Barack Obama's choice to head the CIA, Leon Panetta, is finding more allies today.
Former Intelligence Committee Chairman Pat Roberts and Senator Evan Bayh both signaled they'd support the pick.And in an interview with Politico just now, former Intelligence Committee Chairman Bob Graham, the former Florida senator and Iraq war foe, joined that chorus, saying he was "happily surprised" by the pick.
"I think it’s a very creative ...
Bringing DiFi Around
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
... desire to find a
CIA director who would signal an end to the abusive interrogation
tactics of the Bush years. "We all want a break with the past," she
told the reporters milling around her in the Senate. "I was the one who
went into the conference committee" between the House and the Senate
last year with an amendment that would use the Army Field Manual as the
universal standard for detainee interrogations, she added. Meanwhile, Roberts is fine with it. Scott Horton thinks the Blair-Panetta combo is inspired. Me too. ...
Feingold, Roberts Back Panetta for CIA
News —
... intelligence policies, including its use of domestic warrantless wiretaps. "I look forward to closely examining his record, hearing his plans for protecting our nation against al Qaeda and other threats, and learning how he will help restore the rule of law after years of lawlessness that have undermined our national security," Feingold said. Roberts, the former chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said he also plans to support Panetta's nomination, according to TalkingPointsMemo . "On the one hand, I think it's good to take a fresh look with a new ...
Obama on the Panetta Decision
Daily Kos —
... and he is well-equipped to restore our national security, which has been undermined by the current administration’s policies. I look forward to closely examining his record, hearing his plans for protecting our nation against al Qaeda and other threats, and learning how he will help restore the rule of law after years of lawlessness that have undermined our national security." Panetta can also plan on the support of the former Intelligence Committee chair Republican Pat Roberts: "On the one hand, I think it's good to take a fresh ...
