‘Cory Bookered’?: Feinstein Backpedals on Comment About White House Role in National Security Leaks
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Tuesday backpedaled on remarks about the White House being partly responsible for a recent spate of national security leaks.
Feinstein, head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said in a statement that she regrets speculating on the White House’s role in leaks related to classified information.
“I was asked whether the White House might be responsible for recent national security leaks,” Feinstein said, according to the Associated Press. “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.”
Speaking at a forum the day before, Feinstein said she “think[s] the White House has to understand that some of this is coming from their ranks,” though said she didn’t believe the leaks came from President Barack Obama.
Her comments were quickly seized on by Obama rival Mitt Romney, who mentioned Feinstein by name in a speech to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and accused the White House of leaking the information to bolster the president’s foreign policy credentials.
“I am disappointed by the statements made by Mr. Romney today regarding a question I was asked yesterday at the World Affairs Council,” Feinstein said. “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.”
Feinstein added, “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.”
Former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu said Tuesday Feinstein got “Cory Bookered” into retracting her remarks, referring to the dust-up after the Newark mayor was forced to backpedal comments calling the Obama campaign‘s attacks on Romney’s Bain record “nauseating.”
“Senator Feinstein said yesterday that it did come out of the White House,” Sununu, a Romney surrogate, said on Fox News’s “Hannity.” “Today, she got Cory Bookered and she walked it back, but the fact is that this president is trying anything to change the subject from his failures as a president.”
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irishamrep
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 3:08pmCALL Feinstein complain about her walking her true comments back
CALL and pass it around
CALL 202 224 3841 < direct to FEINSTEIN
Report Post »mwhaley
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 10:50pmFeinstein had a visit from the DNC god father. She quickly got her new facts straight.
Report Post »dianna9490
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 3:04pmCheck this out: On WND.COM HAWAII HAS JUST CAME OUT AND SAID THAT THEIR HAS NEVER BEEN A BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR A BHO! All AMERICANS SHOULD BE CONTACTING THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEMAND THAT THIS FRAUD NEEDS TO BE THROWN OUT OF THE WH AND CHARGED WTIH TREASON! Read the article yourself and YOU WILL BE JUST AS MAD AS I AM! WHAT I WANT TO KNOW IS WHY OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS NEVER VETTED THIS FRAUD AND HOW HE HAS GOTTEN AWAY WITH DESTROYING OUR COUNTRY!
Report Post »HI_Don
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 3:56pmBe truthful here. Unless you found something on WND.com I didn’t, what it says is that they have an interview and an affidavit from a seasonal worker that worked as a Hawaii elections clerk (Tim Adams) who states during his brief employment he was told there was no long form and according to him (one person not the state) it was common knowledge that none existed and that neither Queens or Kapiolani hospitals had record of the birth according to his knowledge of what he was told by other elections officials, not directly attributed to anything the hospitals have claimed. I wish this was some real evidence of a proven factual statement by either the State of Hawaii or by Kapiolani Hospital (Queens is no longer claimed to be the birth place by the President), but it isn’t. It is a statement of a person who openly admits he is not a Obama fan, claims he favored Clinton during the 2008 election, and currently states he is more pro-Romney and is not supporting Obama or the Democrats. Read it for yourself. Although it is interesting, it isn‘t strong evidence and it certainly doesn’t present a change in position on the State of Hawaii as your post suggests.
Report Post »TheBurningTruth
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:52pmTime for the “Political-speak to English” translation:
Feinstein added, “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 for a fact the president is extremely troubled by these leaks.”
Translation: He’s troubled for two reasons, 1) they haven’t worked and 2) he got called out for using our national security for his political purposes.
“His administration has moved aggressively to appoint two independent U.S. attorneys. There is an investigation under way, and it is moving forward quickly.”
Translation: He moved “aggressively” to block a REAL investigation, and it’s “moving forward quickly” but not so quickly as to have anything done before the election. After all, just how “independent” are two lawyers in Eric Holder’s Department if Injustice, really?
Remember, FrankenFeinstein’s ONLY qualification for being senator was that she (as a two-bit councilman in San Fran) temporarily took over after the mayor and another councilman were shot and killed back in 1978. It was a pure sympathy vote.
Report Post »dadadadio
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:49pmCorrybooker (verb): The act of using threats of force and/or retaliation to encourage someone who has made a valid and truthful statement of fact or opinion to recant said statement, usually in a political context, and always someone of the same political party or persuasion. e.g. When Sen. Feinstein said the White House had been the source of damaging security leaks, she was ‘corrybookered’ by members of her party.
I kinda like this new word.
Report Post »historyguy48
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:44pmComrades all it took was a single conversation with Dear Leader himself to correct her thinking! Isn’t Dear Leader persusaive? Isn’t he the brightest of the bright? I wonder if he held a gun to her head, or just wagged his finger at her so she would fall into line like the good little communist she is!
Report Post »This really reminds me of the 1930′s with Hitler and Stalin. Amazing!
Pretty much FDR also!
ConcernedforTX
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:10pmCoward!!! Upset at what you said only because it hurts your PARTY candidate? To HELL with the PARTY!!! Protect our COUNTRY!!!
Report Post »BCanook
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 3:11pmThis is just a coincidence I’m sure – she is up for reelection in November 2012.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:08pmLiberals – no matter which state they are from have no morals, no character and no patriotism.
Report Post »Yes Feinstein this particularly includes you! – Shame
Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:24pmThat’s because they have no shame.
Report Post »mayancalendar2012
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:32pmThis is the hypocrite who has a conceal and carry permit, yet fights to deny her fellow Californians of the same opportunity. Proto-typical elitist lib.
Report Post »Constantine Ivanov
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:21pmI want Joe McCarthy resurrected and fully rehabilitated.
Report Post »I perfectly remember how rabidly was Joe abused, slandered, reviled, vilified, excoriated, slammed by Commies in my former country, the USSR.
Today I still hear the same here, in the USA.
Does it mean that Americans became like Soviet Commies? If “yes,” then this country is done.
RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:15pmDiane Frankenstein either was taken to the same wood shed as Booker, or she pulled this stunt to broker some deal with the White House for her future silence.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:02pmRJJING…“woodshed” I guarantee you. The chicago machine went to work on her. After all..if you’re leaking national secrets to make your candidate look patriotic and tough, then you can’t have a fellow party member making him look ineffectual and self-serving..we just don‘t allow that in today’s democrat party.
Report Post »AJAYW
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:13pmShe more likely than not got a call from holder passing along obama‘s message advising her if she didn’t back track he would be forced to take action.
Report Post »Constantine Ivanov
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:08pmWhen an issue hurts obama, Dems immediately make that issue disappear.
Report Post »Obamophilia über alles! To the Devil with National Interests! To the Devil with National Security interests!
This country, this nation is not good enough for Obama!
oldchevyguy
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:08pmChairlady of the Intelligence committee? Have we had enough yet?
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:07pmSo I find myself thinking Diane Feinstein may be the last best hope for the Democratic party. Now that’s Ironic.
Report Post »shorelineliz
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:04pmthis woman is old and wrinkled and should have retired years ago. What is she, 90? She can’t remember anything, what she ate for lunch one hour ago, let alone, what she said. Term limits for congress. please.
Report Post »term limits for congress
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 2:15pmAgreed. It is time for California to send us a fresh communist. This one is stale.
She slipped up again – she forgot to blame Bush for the leaks.
Report Post »tajloc
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 5:30pmI am not for term limits…’cuz we have them now. Just vote… If we don’t vote them out then we have no gripe. It is weakness to rely on some law so we won’t have to pay attention. NO just pay attention or your dead.
Report Post »loopy1
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 6:58pmIf you think that voting is the way we can impose term limits you’re right. That IS a possibility. In my district we voted in Trey Gowdy for the House and Jim Demint in the Senate. I’ve done my part. Now what can I do about Barney Frank (I know he’s finally retiring) and Nancy Pelosi, etc.? What they do as leaders in the Congress affects me in SC but, other than send money to their opponents, there is no way I can help get rid of them. Term limits is the only answer!!
Report Post »IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:03pmHow come the president is so disturbed about those remarks but not about “Fast and Furious” problem in the Justice Dept.
Report Post »valleyfever
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:02pmDiane has to decide whether she is an American or a Democrat.
Report Post »cosette
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:01pmMakes one wonder which Chicago thug tactics the slug in chief employed in order to bring about such a sudden change of heart. Poor Cory and DiFi. They committed a mortal sin in the world of Democrat politics. They spoke the (gasp) truth. Obama to misbehaving Dems… “You are dead to us”
Report Post »Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:00pmThe must have threatened to take away her Communist Party Membership Card.
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:00pmWould a disapproving frown from the king cause Feinstein to “reconsider” ?
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 12:59pmRepublican Elizabeth Emken needs our help in her fight against Feinstein!
http://www.emken2012.com/
‘Emken Questions Feinstein Involvement in Intelligence Leaks Investigation’
http://www.emken2012.com/2012/07/emken-questions-feinstein-involvement-in-intelligence-leaks-investigation/
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 12:57pmLooks like Sen. Feinstein was on the receiving end of some Chicago-Style Re-Education. Glad to see that she’s got her mind right now.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:11pmAt her age, wouldn’t you think that she would be immune to threats from above to her seat? How long does she plan on stayin in Congress for crap sake? Do and say the right thing Dianne and let the cards fall as they may! Geez.
Report Post »MODEL82A1
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:23pmWho says the threats were limited to her “seat”? I wouldn’t doubt that the threats were to her actual backside.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:34pmGONZO, You had to pay attention to this woman since she got onto the national screen. That got started during her ten years as mayor of San Francisco. She‘s only been a senator since ’92, but my peer group has referred to her as Dianne Frankenstein since about ‘93-’94. She was all over that Clinton ‘93 tax increase shortly into beginning of his 1st term. I believe that was the very first bill he signed. And, it was back dated to 1 October 1992, the beginning of the fiscal year. Basically, they started collecting taxes for the partial time period of Bush 41′s term of office. Those taxes probably hit every working American, and not just the rich as the Dems so often claim. I was still an Army NCO and had back taxes collected from my next monthly pay period. Not very much, and while I am not complaining that I should not pay my “fair share” (LOL) of taxes. I mention this to illustrate how the end of the Bush Era Tax Cuts will effect practically every working American in this country.
Report Post »Yeah, Yeah! 0bama claims that he wants those millionaires and billionaires need to pay their fair share, then wants to boost the taxes of those making 200 grand to 250 grand a year. You know, those middle class small business owners! Keep lying to us, you total sack of dung. Many of us do actually have our eyes and ears open.
Gonzo
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:37pmNo, I bet it was nothing more than a threat to her chairmanship of the Senate Intelligence Committee and campaign funds from the DNC. That’s exactly how pathetic she is.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 12:57pmShe really screwed up. She inadvertently told the truth.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 1:37pmGonzo, I just don’t know about that. She has been in politics that I am aware of since 1978. I think that she knew what she was doing when she opened her mouth. She brokered a sweet deal of a political pay off in my humble opinion. How many super sweet deals did 0bama make with individual congressmen to get that 0bamacare passed. Just ask Ben Nelson.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 12:55pmMY WHITE HOUSE! Too funny!! Hehehehehehe!
Report Post »glennisright.com
Posted on July 25, 2012 at 12:54pmI’m sure her regrets are all her own, with no “call to the carpet” from the white house.
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