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7. Romney was getting intelligence briefings as a candidate
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 08:50 PM
Nov 2012

Which begs the question, why did he immediately start pointing fingers at the President?

Anyone watching FoxNews to see how they're taking this information? Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #1
Nah, I'm gonna wait 2naSalit Nov 2012 #3
There is a real Benghazi scandal lying just under the Republican fake. leveymg Nov 2012 #20
If I've learned anything about Republicans, it is that that they tend to project their Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #21
The GOP will be no further help in digging out the truth, in spite of their bad intentions. leveymg Nov 2012 #29
I too have noticed this projection ... AndrewJacksonFaction Nov 2012 #38
My sentiments exactly, leveymg JDPriestly Nov 2012 #36
Not watching, but here's the website headline NightOwwl Nov 2012 #31
Yep, going through this debate with some folks right now. AndrewJacksonFaction Nov 2012 #39
since Repubs voted to defund security CitizenPatriot Nov 2012 #47
Exactly Blue4Texas Nov 2012 #51
I was always wondering what if we knew it was a terrorist attack Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #2
I think they're 2naSalit Nov 2012 #4
ding ding ding - you got it ! (nt) Tumbulu Nov 2012 #5
Ohboyohboyohboy 2naSalit Nov 2012 #8
I like the way you put that, 2naSalit.. Cookie guy! Cha Nov 2012 #22
very true. McCain truly is -- he can't believe it. But why the surprise? McCain Filibuster Harry Nov 2012 #6
And Obama 2naSalit Nov 2012 #9
LOL Punkingal Nov 2012 #26
How very... Colorful. n/t leeroysphitz Nov 2012 #27
Romney would have strapped them on the roof for a nice long trip to his California home Auntie Bush Nov 2012 #34
When intelligence reports are confusing it is sometimes for a reason. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #37
Romney was getting intelligence briefings as a candidate LTR Nov 2012 #7
He started getting the briefings after that alcibiades_mystery Nov 2012 #11
Just that kindergarten shite he tried at the 2nd Prez Debate when Candy Crowley Busted him. Cha Nov 2012 #25
haha! NightOwwl Nov 2012 #54
I was obsessing on it after DUer, LunarSea, Photoshopped Cha Nov 2012 #56
Willard's 1st intel briefing was not until Sept 17th Submariner Nov 2012 #12
I assumed he started getting them after his nomination LTR Nov 2012 #15
The Hypocrisy of It! chuckstevens Nov 2012 #10
Oh Yeah! colsohlibgal Nov 2012 #13
Enough republicons... start doing the jobs you were elected for Waltg Nov 2012 #14
The job of the Republicans jaxind Nov 2012 #17
Welcome to DU, jaxind and Waltg! calimary Nov 2012 #57
The Wiki John2 Nov 2012 #16
To quote the end of your post--" So I think this has signs of a concerted effort pangaia Nov 2012 #65
Don't forget that Rep. Issa leaked classified info in his press releases / document dumps on Libya. Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2012 #18
Um, the relevant section you bolded, has been scrubbed AndrewJacksonFaction Nov 2012 #19
Johnny needs to apologize to Susan Rice. jillan Nov 2012 #23
Game, Set, Match........Benghazi gate has just collapsed into a steaming pile of baboon shit. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #24
Oh well, back to The Birthers...but didn't I read Orly Taitz shut down her operation? libdem4life Nov 2012 #28
My ex-military, ex-friend could not conceive Ilsa Nov 2012 #30
I find it funny that even those who have no military training davidpdx Nov 2012 #42
I just find it amazing how they seem determined to expose classified info for political reasons Up2Late Nov 2012 #32
Please proceed Senator Mccain and Senator Graham moobu2 Nov 2012 #33
This was quite obvious early on. JDPriestly Nov 2012 #35
Good job, General! He tore into them like they were a wedding vow!! Bucky Nov 2012 #40
I said that months ago. Please proceed, Governor. applegrove Nov 2012 #41
Four of Our Good People are DEAD Iggy Nov 2012 #43
R's are so consumed with petty partisan politics that they cannot be trusted with national security pacalo Nov 2012 #44
+1 FreeBC Nov 2012 #45
+2 SouthernDonkey Nov 2012 #53
The GOP is used to revealing CIA operations Rosa Luxemburg Nov 2012 #46
"withheld the suspected role of specific affiliates of Al Qaeda to avoid tipping [them] off" Beartracks Nov 2012 #48
John McShame must be freaking out. polichick Nov 2012 #49
K&R! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #50
Good job, General... 6502 Nov 2012 #52
Spam deleted by gkhouston (MIR Team) Dubster Nov 2012 #55
If McCain Had Any Character Left He'd Apologize To Ambassador Rice... leanforward Nov 2012 #59
Kudos to our intelligence agencies leanforward Nov 2012 #58
Republican Hypocrites W.J. McCabe Nov 2012 #60
Welcome to DU! hrmjustin Nov 2012 #64
I don't understand why this is big news. SmileyRose Nov 2012 #61
Most firebreathing republicans I know courseofhistory Nov 2012 #62
Finally, some HONESTY for once! agentS Nov 2012 #63
Don't forget folks...Obama called it an act of terror two days in a row. SamHarris2012 Nov 2012 #66
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