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Obama Swoons Over Angela Merkel, All But Endorsing Her Re-election
Huffingtonpost ^ | 17 Nov 2016 | Daniel Marans

Posted on 11/17/2016 11:04:25 PM PST by Cronos

President Barack Obama’s press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday was a love fest, with Obama joking that Merkel would have his backing if he were a German voter.

Asked whether he would like to see Merkel run for re-election in 2017, Obama all but explicitly endorsed her candidacy.

“I try to make it a rule not to meddle in other people’s politics. All I can say is that Chancellor Merkel has been an outstanding partner,” Obama said at their joint appearance in Berlin.

“Chancellor Merkel is perhaps the only leader left among our closest allies that was there when I arrived,” he went on. “In some ways, we are now the veterans of many challenges over the last eight years.”

...“You know, if I were here and I were German and I had to vote, I might support her. But it’s ― I don’t know whether that hurts or helps,” he said, drawing laughter from the press pool.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Germany; Government
KEYWORDS: cursed; obamajinx; reversemidastouch
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To: Cronos

So it is OK for Saudis to support Hillary and Obama to support Merkel? But not Assange to speak the truth about Hillary?

It will be interesting if Merkel just got the kiss of death.


21 posted on 11/18/2016 3:53:45 AM PST by spintreebob
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To: Cronos

Has he ever endorsed anyone or anything that has won?

The kiss of Barry is not a good thing—even in Europe.


22 posted on 11/18/2016 3:54:40 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: Cronos

We can only hope and dream that what you say will come true.


23 posted on 11/18/2016 4:04:14 AM PST by fella ("As this was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: M. Thatcher

I agree. KoD for Merkel.


24 posted on 11/18/2016 5:14:15 AM PST by meatloaf (I am still one irritated Vet.)
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To: Cronos

I assume the Obama jinx is still in effect. Good. Auf wiedersehen, Frau Merkel.


25 posted on 11/18/2016 5:15:42 AM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: Cronos

Obama has the reverse Midas touch, everything he touches turns to sh!t.
Merkel is doomed.


26 posted on 11/18/2016 5:19:34 AM PST by Lurkinanloomin (Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam , Know Peace)
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To: Cronos

The man without coattails.


27 posted on 11/18/2016 5:21:42 AM PST by Oratam
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To: M. Thatcher

Let’s hope!


28 posted on 11/18/2016 7:02:11 AM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: Cronos

Given his track record, she should be screaming

Nein! Nein! Geh weg von mir! Raus!


29 posted on 11/18/2016 7:15:35 AM PST by NonValueAdded (#DeplorableMe #BitterClinger #HillNO! #MyPresident)
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