Obama has instead settled on Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey as his pick to become chairman, effective Oct. 1, said two U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity because the decision has not been made public. The White House said Obama will make “personnel announcements” Monday regarding the Defense Department.
When Obama met with Cartwright on May 21, he told the general that Mullen and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates — both of whom had long mistrusted Cartwright because of his independent relationship with the president and for opposing their plan to expand the war in Afghanistan — had recommended that he not get the job, said the military officials close to the general. - Craig Whitlock,
Washington Post, 05/28/11
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/gen-james-cartwright-on-tap-to-lead-pentagon-became-target-for-criticism/2011/05/27/AG9j4WDH_story.html?hpid=z1Well of course! I mean, GOD FORBID we should have a non-Crusader in that position! :puke:
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