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Report: Congressman Wexler to resign
Reported by: Sun-Sentinel ^ | Oct 13, 2009 | Reported by: Sun-Sentinel

Posted on 10/13/2009 3:48:23 PM PDT by Fawn

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL---Our news partners at the Sun Sentinel report:

U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, who represents Broward and Palm Beach counties, plans to resign from Congress.

He plans to announce his plans at a news conference Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Boca Raton.

A Democratic source with knowledge of Wexler's plans said he is likely to take a public policy job that deals with the Middle East.

Wexler, a senior member of the House Foreign Relations Committee, has long been involved in issues involving Israel and Turkey.


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Florida; US: Maryland
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To: Fawn

Is there a conservative Republican ready to run against him?


141 posted on 10/13/2009 6:51:57 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: LilRhody
PhotobucketTake notice of the FL license plate on his vehicle.
142 posted on 10/13/2009 6:52:43 PM PDT by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL (****************************Stop Continental Drift**)
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To: Fawn
I guess there is DIRT on this vile scam . Wasn't this the fraud living in Maryland and dodging Maryland income taxes by claiming a non existent FLA address and getting property tax exemption in Maryland.
143 posted on 10/13/2009 6:53:42 PM PDT by ncalburt (San Fran Nan , Your Harvey Milk was gunned down by a fellow Dem-RAT)
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To: Canedawg

“We live amongst morons.”

Like stupidity was a virtue........


144 posted on 10/13/2009 6:54:38 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)
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To: maggief

LMAO!! I cannot see Wexler as an Ambassador. He spits when he gets angry. Has Obama stooped so low he will send someone over to spit on the Jews?


145 posted on 10/13/2009 6:56:49 PM PDT by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: Fawn

Yikes, that looks like a copperhead, was it on your carpet?


146 posted on 10/13/2009 6:59:02 PM PDT by Ditter
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To: Protect the Bill of Rights; penelopesire
Interesting post.

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/dcblog/2008/12/wexler_lets_aid_madoff_victims_1.html

Why? Because Leslie Sands lost money & this guy is his friend?

Just who does Wexler work for because he sure kept his mouth shut when all the fraud in Florida was going down & did nothing.

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http://blogs.tampabay.com/buzz/2008/12/dem-leader-sand.html

December 22, 2008
Dem leader Sands was Madoff victim

From a press release:

House Democratic Leader Franklin Sands has learned in recent days that he and his wife, Leslie Sands, are included among a number of individuals, philanthropic institutions, and for-profit investment companies that have been victimized by an alleged fraud perpetrated by the New York based firm, Bernard Madoff Investment Securities LLC.

The Sands have participated for more than a decade, with the input of professional advisors, in accounts managed by Bernard Madoff Investment Securities. Leader Sands said he has had no known direct contact with Mr. Madoff.

Leader Sands is determining, with the help of immediate family members, the extent of the significant financial loss and his options for recovering his investment with Bernard Madoff Securities LLC. He remains confident in his ability to serve his constituents and the members of the House Democratic Caucus.

Leader Sands stated: “Leslie and I are shocked and saddened by this devastating news. However, we are gratified by the support of our family and friends. Falling victim to this fraud will require necessary adjustments, but it will not affect my commitment to my community, my constituents, colleagues and the people of Florida.”

147 posted on 10/13/2009 7:15:55 PM PDT by maggief
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To: unixfox

“..he is likely to take a public policy job that deals with the Middle East.”


148 posted on 10/13/2009 7:21:49 PM PDT by toldyou (Even if the voices aren't real they have some pretty good ideas.)
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To: sport

Indeed - this could be very bad news for Israel

New speculation Tuesday suggested Wexler might head up the U.S. Agency for International Development. But others disputed that and said it would be a “public policy” job involving the Middle East.

This month, Wexler gave a policy speech before the Center for American Progress in which he said Obama has created a different approach to the Middle East.

“And that construct is: It’s no longer just the Israelis and Palestinians. It’s the Israelis and the Palestinians joined with the entire Arab world, which is charged with responsibilities,” Wexler said.

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/us-rep-wexler-expected-to-step-down-from-south-florida-seat/1043794


149 posted on 10/13/2009 7:26:34 PM PDT by VRWCTexan (Obama-scare is the "real" Cash for Clunker Program!)
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To: maggief
Jewish Federation’s CRC holds Elected Officials Breakfast

(L-R) State Sen. Nan Rich; State Rep. Franklin Sands with wife, Hadassah Regional President Leslie Sands

150 posted on 10/13/2009 7:35:50 PM PDT by Protect the Bill of Rights
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To: uncitizen

Somebody must have some dirt on him. I know some moderate Dems down in his district - they are not friends. They are furious about ObamaCare.

I would think this slime would get reelected because many of his constituents are just as loathesome. They would vote for Hitler’s corpse if he had a D after his name.


151 posted on 10/13/2009 7:35:59 PM PDT by Frantzie (Do we want ACORN running America's health care?)
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To: penelopesire

Good memory, thanks!


152 posted on 10/13/2009 7:38:38 PM PDT by aynrandfreak (Being a Democrat means never having to say you're sorry)
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To: Fawn
One of Florida's worst gun grabbers, too. He never saw a gun control bill he didn't love. I hope he gets greased in the middle east. He sure won't be able to defend himself.
153 posted on 10/13/2009 7:44:20 PM PDT by ExSoldier (Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting on dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the vote.)
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To: penelopesire

He supposedly had some sleazy oil deals in one of the

????-istans neighboring Afghnistan that used to be under the USSR. Kurdistan?

http://www.kurdistan.org/Current-Updates/wexler.html


154 posted on 10/13/2009 7:44:31 PM PDT by Frantzie (Do we want ACORN running America's health care?)
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To: Fawn

Bad rubbish needs to be thrown out, not just recycled...


155 posted on 10/13/2009 7:54:28 PM PDT by vox_freedom (America is being tested as never before in its history. May God help us.)
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To: Repeal The 17th

LOLOL


156 posted on 10/13/2009 7:54:49 PM PDT by vox_freedom (America is being tested as never before in its history. May God help us.)
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To: penelopesire

This is who they arrested: Eric Kwame Agbosu of Ghana. There is a Facebook listing for this same name.


157 posted on 10/13/2009 8:01:44 PM PDT by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL (****************************Stop Continental Drift**)
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To: Fawn

It seem to me that I once heard something about him and prostitutes and cocaine...


158 posted on 10/13/2009 8:09:48 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (Liberals are always one genocide away from Utopia.)
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To: Fawn
Another Democratic insider said Wexler is considering a position related to Middle East policy.

Please, God, let it be as a suicide bomber...

159 posted on 10/13/2009 8:13:03 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (Liberals are always one genocide away from Utopia.)
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To: clintonh8r

If he were to decide to run for President, there would definitely be talk of him being a “quiter”.


160 posted on 10/13/2009 8:19:17 PM PDT by napscoordinator
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