Posted on 05/31/2010 3:35:42 PM PDT by callisto
In Part 1 of this three part series I discussed the Obama administration'slatest scandal, Sestak-gate, a classic quid pro quo for political advantage and its subsequent cover-up.
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The Inconsistencies
The inconsistencies between the White House and Congressman Sestack’s statements lead to more questions than their "coordinated" statements answer.
The Obama administration is adamant that "White House staff did not discuss these options with Congressman Sestak." Really? Sestak claims the offer originated from "someone in the White House,” but former President Bill Clinton is not part of the Obama White House. And Sestak has repeated this claim on numerous occasions. (Hattip: The NRSC)
On March 10, 2010, Fox News’ Bret Baier pointedly asked Sestak: “Did the White House offer you a job to not get in the primary?” Sestak answered: “And I answered that yes, and I answered it honestly.”
Again, on March 20, 2010 to Fox News’ Neil Cavuto.
“In order to get you out of the Senate race the White House offered you a job. Is that true?” Sestak responded: “I got asked that question as you know a few weeks ago, of something that happened last summer, a direct question. I answered it honestly, and I said yes.
And, again, on April 22, 2010, to NBC’s Savannah Guthrie,
“Were you offered a job in the administration not to run?” Sestak responded: “The answer, as I was asked this for the first time a month ago even though it happened last July, and I never brought it forward. I answered it honestly, and I'll do it again. Yes.”
And again, May 23, 2010 on Meet The Press.
"I was asked a question about something that happened months earlier and I felt I should answer it honestly. And that's all I had to say about it....
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This scandal grows more legs with each passing day. I hope it continues beyond the holiday weekend. You know Obama thinks this will be over and done with by tomottow.
Ain’t gonna happen. Fan the flames Freepers!
I have been seeing some liberals turning on Obama lately over the oil spill and saying he is in bed with big oil, moving too slowly with the cleanup, and that they have been let down by him big time. Many are ticked and very emotional over the oil spill more than any other issue.
Where is Part 1? Was it a recap of the Carter or *Crinton years?
Was it a recap of the Carter or *Crinton years?
No. Excellent guess though!
Bob Beckel was on Fox this morning making light of this and saying that nobody has the facts. His PUB adversary chewed him up and spit it back in his face. She was from VA and made Beckel look like an idiot.
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