Dianne Feinstein: On second thought, forget what I said about intel leaks

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[chessplayer]

Pitiful twice over. Once because this is wholly unconvincing, and twice because she and her own staff can’t get their story straight about why she’s walking this back. The official statement: -----------------------------------------------------

“I am disappointed by the statements made by Mr. Romney today regarding a question I was asked yesterday at the World Affairs Council.

“I was asked whether the White House might be responsible for recent national security leaks. I stated that I did not believe the president leaked classified information. I shouldn’t have speculated beyond that, because the fact of the matter is I don’t know the source of the leaks.

“I’m on record as being disturbed by these leaks, and I regret my remarks are being used to impugn President Obama or his commitment to protecting national security secrets. I know for a fact the president is extremely troubled by these leaks. His administration has moved aggressively to appoint two independent U.S. attorneys. There is an investigation under way, and it is moving forward quickly.

“I know we are in a campaign season, but I hope the investigation proceeds without political accusation or interference from anyone.” -----------------------------------------------------

Conspicuously absent here: Any suggestion that she doesn’t actually believe the White House is leaking, apart from a mild self-admonishment that she shouldn’t be speculating. Clearly she does believe it — just watch the clip of her remarks yesterday — but she felt obliged to issue some sort of lame, perfunctory walkback, no doubt under heavy pressure from The One. (The RNC gleefully accuses O of “Cory Booker-ing” her.)

[chessplayer]

Threats from King Barack have a way of silencing folks.

[napscoordinator]

Yep. Somebody got to her.

[txrefugee]

The Chicago mafia showed her their Feinstein file.

[TaMoDee]

And her Husband’s file as well!

[jeffc]

You know if a Repub was in the WH Feinstein would be asking how high up the chain do the leaks go and what did the Prez know and when did he know it! But, she’s a Dem and the nut in the WH is a Dem so now she’s “sorry” she said what she said. Yeah, right.

[chessplayer]

She quickly found out what it’s like to be on obama’s enemies list.

[Ranger Warrior]

I’d have total respect for DiFi if she stood by her original words rather than bending to 0Bama and his lies...

[chessplayer]

She’s one of the most powerful people in the country and she collapses like a house of cards. obama must really have some stuff on her.

[Tench_Coxe]

I can’t help but think that someone somewhere in the intelligence community who watches these clowns in DC is taking notes......

[Iron Munro]

Obama's Backers Let Her Know They
Have The Goods On Her Dirty Deals

[D-fendr]

Here’s the full clip of Dianne saying what she says she didn’t say:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4VPd0YpN8E8

[Cyman]

I had to laugh, NPR did a report on Romney going after WH leaks. While they dismissed it saying it was political puffery, Ms Feinstein’s name was never brought up.

[M-cubed]

she quickly got to see all the skeletons in her closet!....now that's real INTEL!

[chessplayer]

Here’s the full clip of Dianne saying what she says she didn’t say:

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Thats their new tactic, now. The “I didn’t say what I said” card.

[PapaBear3625]

“I was asked whether the White House might be responsible for recent national security leaks. I stated that I did not believe the president leaked classified information.

A Clintonesque response. "The White House" means Obama OR ANY OF HIS UNDERLINGS, with Obama's implicit approval.