Frank did do the 'right thing'; and that is good. I would offer that his motivations for doing might be a thoughtful consideration; rather than an 'gut response'. I can give him the benefit of the doubt; but no more than that.
All the reports I read by eyewitnesses indicated that Frank was quick to challenge Jordan and appeared genuinely upset by the slander. In fact, if it weren't for Frank's corroboration the story would probably have died. He has no political motive to embarass CNN.
In that case and I will take your word on that. . .I will just skip my speculation and move directly to my appreciation that Barney responded.
Thanks for the 'rest of the story'. . .I missed that.
Are we assuming what someone is feeling or thinking? Only Frank knows what he really was thinking at the time. I guess I might be the only cynic here; but if Jordan's statement could be proved true then this would surely embarrass the White House and Frank was in the right place at the right time; and could have just as easily flip flopped. What a politician thinks and what he says can be apples and onions.
..."After the panel was over and he returned to the U.S., Rep. Frank said he called Jordan and expressed willingness to pursue specific cases if there was any credible evidence that any American troops targeted journalists. "Give me specifics," Rep. Frank said he told Jordan. [pretty eager guy!]
I am not so easily convinced.
Just my opinon based on no evidence whatsoever..
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