[Navy Patriot]

The Saudis know he lost.

As does the biggest part of the rest of the world, and, from the actions of US Senators and Congressmen, we know who is taking Saudi "campaign contributions", and can organize accordingly.

Meanwhile, Russia can begin to punish Europe over petro energy, and the Saudis for their terrorist threats, and China will pick off islands and oil wells.

[maggief]

Exactly, and hurts it domestic political agenda.

By folding, does Obama save some political chips?

http://www.businessinsider.com/how-syria-makes-it-less-likely-that-larry-summers-will-be-fed-chair-2013-9

The Larry Summers Nomination Could Be In Trouble Thanks To Syria