Comments on: Obama votes ‘present’ – and that’s a good thing

By: w61

w61 — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:50:10 +0000

I didn’t know Petraeus was running for the Senate… oh wait…

By: President Obama defers to General Petraeus « Standing Pat

President Obama defers to General Petraeus « Standing Pat — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:26:31 +0000

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By: The Anchoress | A First Things Blog

The Anchoress | A First Things Blog — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:01:31 +0000

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By: flataffect

flataffect — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:31:36 +0000

How like Obama. When the nation and the world need leadership, he votes “Present.” My impression is that he figures he’s solved the Gulf oil crisis by getting a financial commitment, but he’s still unengaged in cleaning it up.

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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:15:11 +0000

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By: Stosh2

Stosh2 — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:11:21 +0000

Is he trying to take out a future potential presidential contender & competitor by giving him impossible assignments now?

By: McChrystal Out – Zero Sheep

McChrystal Out – Zero Sheep — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:55:20 +0000

[...] Obama sacked McChrystal, replacing him with Petraeus. But right in that my reasoning was sound. Rob Neppell agrees (h/t Instapundit): So Obama has done what he does best: vote “present”, and punt. But in [...]

By: submandave

submandave — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:47:51 +0000

I thought it odd that none of the MSM reports I’ve been hearing think it’s relevent that GEN Petraeus has a day job (CENTCOM) and that, up until a little while ago, GEN McChrystal worked for him. I have confidence in GEN Petraeus, but wouldn’t these same “news” sources find it odd if VP Biden resigned and Pres. Obama appointed himself to fill the position?

By: swift boater

swift boater — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:45:57 +0000

Hey, isn’t Petraeus…. Bush’ fault??

By: Dan L

Dan L — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:45:04 +0000

CNN is reporting that Petraeus “would leave his Central Command position.”

By: steve

steve — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:44:30 +0000

Even funnier since Obama actually voted “present” as a Senator on whether to condemn MoveOn.org over its “Betray-us” ad!

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Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:37:54 +0000

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