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Woodward Isn’t Alone: Former Clinton Aide (and Obama Supporter) Claims White House Threatened Over His Articles, Too

Feb. 28, 2013 11:00am Billy Hallowell

Journalist Bob Woodward’s war with the White House has been surprising to say the least. But now, just one day after the scandal broke, another person is coming forward with claims that an Obama administration official also issued threats over his editorial work.

Lanny Davis, formerly special counsel to President Bill Clinton, announced in a radio interview with WMAL this morning, that his critical articles led to a warning that was eerily similar to the one given to Woodward. This is particularly surprising, because Davis is apparently a supporter of President Barack Obama.

According to the former Clinton administration official, a column he wrote for The Washington Times attracted the administration’s attention and led to a threatening phone call with his former editor, John Solomon.

“The words, ‘You’re going to regret are threatening,’” he explained, in reference to Woodward’s story.

Former Clinton Adviser Lanny Davis Claims White House Threatened Over His Work, Too | Washington Times

Former aide to President Bill Clinton Lanny Davis (Photo Credit: AP)

But it is what he said next that will likely shock some political observers.

“That exact thing happened to me — and I haven’t spoken of this before,” Davis continued. “When I had my column ‘Purple Nation’ originally in the Washington Times with the editor John Solomon…he received a phone call from a senior Obama White House official who didn’t like some of my columns.”

Davis recounted receiving a phone call from Solomon explaining the threat. It was apparently a strongly-worded rebuke, alleging that the Times’ credentials could be taken away if the columns were continued.

The former Clinton official declined to share the individual’s name who issued the purported threat and said that he didn’t know if it’s the same individual who e-mailed Woodward. But, he said that the language used was similar.

“The editor called me and said that there was an implication that if you don’t stop running Davis’ column, we’re not going to treat you so well — and the implication was we’ll even take away your credentials,” Davis explained.

Listen to these shocking claims, below:

Davis said he phoned three senior officials at the White House in the wake of the threat and he was later told that something like this would never happen again. However, the Woodward incident — especially if it’s the same person issuing these dire warnings — could prove this pledge was incorrectly uttered.

(H/T: WMAL)

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Comments (87)

KEELHAULUM
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 7:52pm
What!? You mean a Chicago politician has his people acting like Chicago politicians?
This is unprecedented!! Remember if they send one of ours to the hospital,…we send one of theirs to the morgue,..That’s the Chicago way!

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leary1
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 3:58pm
AREN`T THESE THREATS BY THE WH CONSIDERED BLACKMAIL !! Where is the crooked, lying att.gen. when this crap happens. Let`s find out who is making the threats and insisit they be arrested, even if it is obama. wh politics….WOULD YOU LIKE TO BUY HOUSE INSURANCE IN CASE YOUR HOUSE BURNS DOWN……TOMORROW. OR LIFE INSURANCE IN CASE YOU DIE ….NEXT WEEK. This kind of political pressure by the gov. IS WAY OUT OF LINE WE HAVEN`T FORGOTTEN ABOUT BENGAZI OR FAST&FURIOUS, WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR TRUTHFUL ANSWERS…….WHERE ARE THEY ??????

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Ruckus_Tom
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 3:47pm
“Lanny Davis, formerly special counsel to President Bill Clinton … “. It’s a pretty safe bet that Lanny supported Hillary in 2008 and will be supporting her again in 2016. I wonder who Woodward supported in 2008, and who he’ll be supporting in 2016? There’s absolutely no connection to Hillary with these pillow biters, is there? Nope. None at all.

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DAYWATCHER
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 3:37pm
Is anyone really surprised that the Marxist and Communist in the WH have and will continue to threaten reporters that don’t conform to their wishes?

Do you all remember the first year O-bozo was in office? The attempt to black ball FOX News?

What does raise my eyebrow, is that Lanny Davis and Woodward are, for the most part, O-bozo supporters. I mean if this is how they treat there own big time lefties……

How many other less notable reporters have been threatened?

It is worth noting that he only “came out ” after the the great Woodward stood up to the White House.

Anyway, I suppose it’s just a sign of the times.

Just saying….

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PK_SEA
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 3:18pm
I think this is all a good thing. Maybe the press will open their eyes and start reporting facts now.

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- DAYWATCHER
  Posted on February 28, 2013 at 3:42pm
  I agree, if you mean that Lanny spoke up. But I would not hold my breath on that whole press reporting the truth thing….It’s nice to hope for the best but we have been let down so many times.
  
  Just saying…
  
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welovetheUSA
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 2:13pm
If you think for one minute thathtese two are the only ones….think again…the big fish was JUDGE Roberts on the surpreme court…..he was threatened over the heathcare bill.

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- DAYWATCHER
  Posted on February 28, 2013 at 3:49pm
  I agree.
  
  The man appeared to be physically ill when he entered the chamber to read the ruling on O-bozo care.
  
  While I have absolutely no evidence to back this up, I can’t help but think he was threatened some how.
  
  So, the question now is, what other rulings will he cave on?
  
  Just saying….
  
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buster2
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 1:34pm
This administration is made up of a bunch of thugs and that is how thugs and bullies do business, not on honor and thruth, but threats. This is just the beginning of the end of our country as we have so few in Congress willing to stand up to this assault.

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MYoungblood85
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 1:06pm
The_Jerk is right…..it’s all going to be seen. Conservative Christians (of whom I am one) are going to be shocked at the level of deception that they have fallen prey to in their support and embrace of all things Jewish. It’s an ignorance of scripture and history.Most Christians are totally blind to the Zionist existence and agenda. They are extremely anti Christ/Christian and control both parties.

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- The Big Mick
  Posted on February 28, 2013 at 1:21pm
  My you may be right. And I acknowledge the DISCONNECT between the heirs to Abraham’s Covenant and the Modern Nation State of Israel.
  But as I’ve said often, I’ve got my own reasons for wanting the Koran read only in Hell.
  
  Don’t care if the Zionists conned the JihadiNazis into stupidity, they’re IN it now, WE’RE in it now, they are out for a World Wide Islamic Caliphate—THEY believe it even if it’s all a Zionist myth.
  And SINCE THEY believe, THEY are an implacible enemy that has to be exterminated.
  Whoever else has an agenda in this don’t matter.
  WW2 may have been a Stalinist Plot.
  Hitler and Tojo STILL had to GO DOWN!
  
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The Big Mick
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 1:03pm
TO BULLIT2008 at 12:11 under WILBSTAL at 11:19
Well, Bull,
The Unbiased Objective Observer might cogently note that
1.To observe that TMcV saw the FedGov as TYRANNY and a THREAT seems NOW, given THIS THREAD and others like it, to suggest McV was only slightly ahead of his time in his UNDERSTANDING if not in his action, and to MAKE such an observation of congruity of understanding is NOT to “worship” him.
2 To observe that folks like YOU lack the VOTES to STOP Federal Tyranny and thus have ONLY “violence” remaining to you to secure your Sacred Liberties is not to make a “martyr” of McV. It is to simple follow what Theologian Francis Schaeffer termed, “the logical outcomes of your presuppositions” ALL the way out. In this case the implications of Walter Williams’ 4/7/10 column “Parting Company”; have you read it? If not you have absolutely no basis on which to judge my judgments.
3.To be NOT understandable by YOU, is to neither be “incoherent” OR “incomprehensible”.
4.To be wide ranging is not to be “confused”, “illogical”, or “disjointed”. It MAY be “rambling”.
5.Nobody said McV wasn’t “a psycho”, but one can BE a “psycho” WITHOUT being ONLY a psycho and THAT is THE POINT! It could be, I argue IS, TRUE that McV DID see further down the Road to Endgame of the Republic and Our Sacred Liberties than YOU do. At least HE wasn’t in DENIAL about the CHOICES and what it would TAKE!
6.You GOT a plan BETTER than McV

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- The Big Mick
  Posted on February 28, 2013 at 1:14pm
  Bullit Deconstructed conclusion
  7.Were the “young children” of Dresden and Tokyo “innocent”? Were the “young children” in the two latest “GangstaHoodin Homies go berserk” videos–“Mom Mashes Mall Cop” and “Elementary Fight Ring”–“innocent?” Hordes of dusky school children moving in hypnotic rhythm and chanting “Mmmm Mmmm Mmmm Barak (or Mooshell) Hussein Obama” “Innocent”?
  8.To repeat, what’s YOUR plan for STOPPING the Madness, Bull, darling, or are you either A. a Gang Blue PoPo who thinks the Unpardonable Sin is that of “copkiller” and cheered when the Branch Davidian Babies Burned, or are you B. actually one of Williams’ Collectivist Statist “WRONG? Nothing’s WRONG!” types?
  9.Washington, upon receiving the news of Lexington and Concord at Mt. Vernon, wrote to a friend:
  “The once happy and peaceful plains of America are not to be either drenched in blood or inhabited by slaves; sad alternative, but can a Virtuous Man hesitate in his choice?” YOU a “Virtuous Man”, Bullyboy? So on what basis do I distinguish between McV, Washington, and YOU? Collateral Damage? Ever see “The Patriot” with Gibson?
  
  All yours, Bull. Elucidate we with your Absolute Clarity on “How we preserve our Sacred Liberties by Glenn’s Jesus/Gandhi Pacifism.”
  I say, can’t. I say, whole passle o’ folks GOTTA DIE if YOU are going to live FREE. I say THIS is what Williams implies. What say YOU?
  
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rosegrower
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 12:34pm
“Davis is apparently a supporter of President Barack Obama.” Lanny Davis is a leftist, but even HE can’t stomach Obama’s thug tactics and blatant p**sing on constitutionally-guaranteed rights. Oh well, if you roll in the trough with pigs, you’re going to get dirty, Lanny.

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kat747
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 12:27pm
It will be a great day in this nation when the liberal, progressive, marxist, communist, pro-Union, Hollywood democrats REALIZE they were USED by this administration.

New York City had its “Teflon Don” (John Gotti) and now the democrats have their
“TEFLON PRESIDENT”. …..and to tell you the truth, it is insulting to John Gotti to
name the president that !

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beeboop
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 12:19pm
Tyrants and Dictators don’t like Journalist they can’t control or guns either.

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Ironeagle
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 12:04pm
Sounds like the voice of tyranny, oh wait that sounds like that Jezebel, witch at Barry’s Abomination’s side Valerie Jarrrrrrret

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- The Big Mick
  Posted on February 28, 2013 at 1:26pm
  Yeah, is Mooschell Madam Mao or is Mz Valerie?
  Remember Ms Valerie couldn’t wait to have Van Jones inda bed.
  Ok so if Pharaoh Bo is Mao, Moomoo is Madame Mao, and Mz.Valerie is Gang of Four number 2.
  Who are 3 and 4 in Pharaoh BO’s Cultural Revolution?
  Nominations anyone?
  
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Nanaswords
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 12:03pm
None of us that are Watching the D.C. agenda will/are surprised at these two “outs’” !!! Current history can be easily read by those that are Foundational Constitutionalist !!! Will there be more “outs’” from the msm…those that are not really “Fools” for the progressive agenda !!! BEST to be an “outer”-principled-older type American…then a progressive nwo Fool/carpetbaggers !!!

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The Big Mick
Posted on February 28, 2013 at 12:02pm
Re. Lanny’s Cattle Car reservation and Pyongyang on the Potomac. I wondered aloud if Mooshel wasn’t the new Dragon Lady in residence and who the New Cultural Revolution’s Gang of 4 might be.

History refresher.
“The Gang of 4 “consisted of Mao Zedong’s last wife Jiang Qing, the leading figure of the group, and her close associates Zhang Chunqiao, Yao Wenyuan, and Wang Hongwen… They came to prominence during the Cultural Revolution (1966–76)… effectively controlled the power organs of the Communist Party of China through the latter stages of the Cultural Revolution, although it remains unclear which major decisions were made through Mao Zedong and carried out by the Gang, and which were the result of the Gang of Four’s own planning. The Gang of Four, together with disgraced Communist general Lin Biao, were labeled the two major “counter-revolutionary forces” of the Cultural Revolution…were subsequently charged with a series of treasonous crimes… and officially blamed by the Chinese government for the worst excesses of the societal chaos that ensued during the ten years of turmoil. Their downfall in a coup d’état on October 6, 1976, a mere month after Mao’s death, brought about major celebrations on the streets of Beijing and marked the end of a turbulent political era in China.”
No Cho en li BUT Dong shoa Ping WAS on the other side part of the Forces Mao was in power struggle with.

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