Politics

Snub? Jan Brewer to Skip Out on White House Dinner

Jan Brewer to Skip Out on White House Dinner

While in Washington D.C. for the weekend at the National Governors Association conference, Republican Arizona Governor Jan Brewer will not be crossing paths with President Obama at events unrelated to the conference’s focus on economic issues. Considering their now infamous encounter last month, some may not be surprised by the news that Brewer plans to skip out on a White House dinner honoring the nation’s governors Sunday. Bloomberg reports on Brewer’s pass on the black-tie dinner invite:

“Brewer said in an interview today that she had a scheduling conflict.

‘I’ve just decided I wasn’t going to be going because I had some other commitments I had to attend to,’ Brewer said.”

[...]

The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on Brewer’s absence.

Brewer, who dined at the White House last year and will attend a policy discussion with other governors and Obama on Feb. 27, laughed when asked to identify her scheduling conflict.

A spokesman, Matthew Benson, declined to say whether the conflict was state business or personal.

‘We’re not going to get into our schedule,’ Benson said.”

While Bloomberg reports that the scheduled absence is result of scheduling conflicts, The Huffington Post suggests that the snub may be a little more calculated, and that Brewer told staff that she does not want to participate in a “social” event:

“‘I’m not,’ Brewer told The Huffington Post when asked whether she would attend the dinner.

The Huffington Post overheard Brewer telling gubernatorial staffers prior to Saturday’s opening NGA session that she would skip the dinner because it was a “social” function, but that she would attend Monday‘s White House meeting between governors and Obama because it was a ’policy’ event.

When asked about her plans for Sunday night and her reasons for skipping the dinner, Brewer was ushered away by an aide. Her spokesman, Matthew Benson, stepped in to answer questions on her behalf.

‘We have other plans now,’ Benson said, without elaborating on what Brewer would be doing Sunday night.”

Brewer is expected to attend all other events at the conference.

The image of the heated exchange between Brewer and the President on January 25 was the subject of much media scrutiny, as the Arizona governor was photographed with her finger in the President’s face after delivering a handwritten letter. At the time it was reported that the two were talking over each other, and Obama appeared to eventually walk away while Brewer was still speaking.

Brewer told reporters that the President was disturbed by her recent book; Scorpions for Breakfast, where the governor criticizes White House opposition to Arizona’s controversial immigration law.

(H/T: Weasel Zippers)

Comments (157)

1 2 3 4
  • TerryDo
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:44pm

    Good for you Jan Brewer, the whole country should disregard any invitation to the Obama White House mockery.
    Eight months and 10 days before the presidentail election and the final farewell to the Obamas. Back to your lowly mansion in Chicago for you despots

    Report Post »  
    • The-Monk
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:31am

      Ditto!

      Report Post » The-Monk  
    • The-Monk
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:34am

      If I were Jan Brewer I’d be afraid of being poisoned at any WH function; especially one that had food.

      Report Post » The-Monk  
    • WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges12
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:04am

      “When asked about her plans for Sunday night and her reasons for skipping the dinner, Brewer was ushered away by an aide. … Brewer told reporters that the President was disturbed by her recent book; Scorpions for Breakfast, where the governor criticizes White House opposition to Arizona’s controversial immigration law.”

      Perhaps she was heeding the advise of the late film director Stanley Kubrick?
      “All Stanley’s life he said, ‘Never, ever go near power. Don’t become friends with anyone who has real power. It’s dangerous.’ ”
      -from “The Shining: Kubrick’s Gold Story — by Rob Ager”
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAQnfOXqiR0

      Why? Author Ager details something odd about hidden messages in Stanley Kubrick films:

      “So what does the actual scrapbook [movie] prop at the Kubrick archives contain? Well, it doesn’t contain history of the Overlook [Hotel], which is what we’d expect in a straight adaptation of [Stephen] King’s ["The Shining"] book. Instead, the huge book is being painstakingly filled with 100′s of real clipping from early 20th century newspapers, most of them relating to World War I and II. Also included are some sinister articles about murder cases, torture, robberies, and witchcraft trials. And add to the mix is a selection of political articles, again, mostly involving the World Wars with a particular emphasis on President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

      “The scrapbook itself reads like a horror story of Europe and America. Why would Kubrick

      Report Post » WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges12  
    • WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges12
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:06am

      [continued]

      “The scrapbook itself reads like a horror story of Europe and America. Why would Kubrick go to such lengths in creating a huge scrapbook of real history when only a few pages of it are shown in the film and not even in close-up? Well, quite simply, the scrapbook isn’t just a film prop. It‘s a historical record compiled by Kubrick and it’s one of the strongest clues of a hidden narrative in The Shining.”

      Report Post » WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges12  
    • 000degrees
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 7:23am

      Now we can watch the lefty press make this their lead story for a week or so. Gee, I wonder if there is another news story out there?

      Report Post »  
    • Mateytwo Barreett
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 9:37am

      Double damn ditto!! That woman’s got more balls that three quarters of the congress

      Report Post » Mateytwo Barreett  
    • ddg7
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 11:05am

      Bigger huevos than all the GOP candidates and Congressional leaders!

      Report Post »  
    • Detroit paperboy
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 11:59am

      Vice President Brewer…….. And i love beer, so she has a name i can support…….

      Report Post »  
    • banjarmon
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:01pm

      Way to go Jam…I hope more will do the same without noitce!!!!

      Report Post » banjarmon  
    • BarackStalin
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 2:26pm

      She is still free to make her own choices, right?

      Have we gotten to the point where governors are MANDATED TO PAY TRIBUTE THE GREAT LEADER?

      maybe not, buy clearly you will be vilified and marginalized by the left if you do not BOW AND SCRAPE BEFORE OBAMA.

      Report Post » BarackStalin  
    • ThankBabyJesus
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 5:04pm

      Well put :)

      Report Post » ThankBabyJesus  
    • Grey Eagle
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 8:12pm

      We can only hope they will be gone!

      Report Post »  
  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:41pm

    Just as my congressman, Doug Lamborn had the right to skip the SOTU last month; so does Gov. Jan Brewer have the right to pass on dinner that only attempts to elevate the ego of the worst president this country has ever had the misfortune of having. I have no respect for this Obama fellow and he has soiled the office of the president of the U.S. I would not sit at his table ever.

    Report Post »  
    • CatB
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:12pm

      I agree .. . why would any patriot attend any Obama event ?

      Report Post »  
    • mils
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:27pm

      Brewer is one of the only people that has tried to stand up and talk back to this president…everyone else cowers and acts like he’s king and cannot be challenged.
      Thanks Brewer!

       
    • ByTheBay
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:38pm

      I’ve just decided I wasn’t going to be going because I had some other commitments I had to attend to,’ Brewer said.”

      Maybe someone would notice if all of the other Govenors had other commitments as well.

      Report Post » ByTheBay  
    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:26am

      Yeah … I’d have another commitment as well. My commitment would be to be true to my principles. I’d never kowtow to a man who has sued me for trying to protect my state and destroyed my country in 3 short years.

      Report Post »  
    • 2theADDLED
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:35am

      I agree also who wants to even be associated with the racist.

      Report Post »  
    • thegrassroots
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 6:28am

      @bythebay

      I agree! Other governors should ignore the potus’ invitation. They should all get together with Jan and enjoy a nice dinner together.

      I’m going to email my Governor and request that he do just that!

      Report Post »  
  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:24pm

    …
    I agree with others here. I wish no one would show up at the Dictator’s dinner party.
    Come on Governors, grow a pair and send Obama a message.

    If I personally, would ever be invited to dine with Obama at the White House, I would refuse. I would feel as if I were in the presence of the Anti-Christ. I would not want to be in the same room with him, or his woman.

    Report Post »  
    • lukerw
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:40pm

      Amen!

      Report Post » lukerw  
    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:03pm

      Apparently Governor Brewer may very well be the only governor with a ‘pair.’ I salute her for that alone.

      Report Post » RJJinGadsden  
    • auntbea
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 9:00am

      Jan doesn’t need a “pair.” Women think with their brains:)

      Report Post »  
    • MCDAVE
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 9:43am

      Jan Brewer makes a bold statement in not attending…others should follow her lead..

      Report Post »  
    • 2theADDLED
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 10:06am

      It is ethical to skip the dinner after all it is on the tax payers dime.

      Report Post »  
    • AJAYW
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 11:47am

      @MCDAVE
      They would follower her lead if they weren’t scared of being called racist. He’s has them all in the palm of his hand- otherwise he would not be getting away with what he does now. What a shame people get elected to do a job then cow down..

      Report Post »  
  • SHASTADIANE1
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:17pm

    Would any of you go out to eat dinner with people or persons you felt disrespected you, or that you couldn’t stand? I wouldn’t…my dinners out are reserved for friends and family. She probably knew she’d never be able to digest the mess that she ate, no matter how good the food was. You GO Jan, she has more brass than almost any governor out there…other than Scott Walker who comes to mind.

    Report Post »  
    • TXPilot
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:24pm

      Good decision by Brewer, because dining with the devil, or at least one of his main minions, can’t be a good idea.

      Report Post » TXPilot  
    • thegrassroots
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:21pm

      BHO has spent his Entire Time as potus Dishonoring and Disrespecting and Betraying We The American People!

      By his own words and deeds, BHO Has Forfeited The Privilege Of Socializing With American Patriots!

      The American Patriot Governors Should Take Jan Out and Treat Her To A Nice Dinner Tonight — SomeWhere Else — AnyWhere Else Than At BHO’s Table.

      If Mrs BHO’s planning the menu, it will probably be chicken nuggets and some kind of nondescript vegetable and a glass of skim milk. [couldn't resist throwing that in. :-) ]

      NEWT 2012

      Report Post »  
  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:11pm

    …
    I don’t blame Gov. Brewer, for skipping that dinner party.
    There’s no telling what “special” food surprise, Barack and Michelle had planned for her.

    Report Post »  
  • Razorhunters
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:08pm

    Geoengineering: Destroying The Atmosphere with Rosalind Peterson
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lg9nLNAy5zM

    some real news on the world.

    Report Post » Razorhunters  
  • dontbotherme
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:07pm

    I … love… it! I… have.. a… dream… As others have posted here, I wish the other Governors would back her decision & have to “wash their hair” that night.

    Report Post »  
  • AJAYW
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:03pm

    Don‘t blame you Jan I wouldn’t eat with the SOB either.

    Report Post »  
    • DesertCactus
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:13pm

      I agree. This is not N Korea! Not yet. Give Obama time and everyone will be bowing and eating with him.

      Report Post » DesertCactus  
  • JBaer
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:01pm

    Good on you Jan!! This lady has cajones!!

    Report Post » JBaer  
    • Bill Rowland
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:31am

      Jan is one of my heroes. I would love to see some of the other Govenors who he and Holder have insulted stand up to him. The positiion of President deserves respect but this A–hole and his AG have debased it to no end. The attacks on states rights and the denseless law suits over immigratiion reform, Fast and Furious, refusal to prosecute black on white crime because black people can’t be racists, the list goes on.
      The govenors should be protesting the man and his policies not the office.

      OMG

      Report Post »  
  • 13th Generation American
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:56pm

    She must be extremely embarrassed by her recent behavior and I’m quite sure the 49 Governors will have a splendid evening.

    Her disrespectful behavior and lack of manners reflects on her personally and her parents as well.

    Report Post » 13th Generation American  
    • Archstone
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:12pm

      I’m sure. I wonder what rap artist the president has scheduled to perform that night.

      Report Post »  
    • NOTYERHUCKLEBERRY
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:16pm

      REALLY?? Sorry but he isn’t God. All he is is the president of a very large corporation. He is as human as you or me.
      Granted, his position deserves some respect, but no one needs to bow down to him.
      As far as sticking my finger in his face, I would have used a different finger.
      ROCK ON JAN!!

      Report Post »  
    • 70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:20pm

      Go ahead and protect your Marxist and Chief who disrespects all freedom loving Americans. Lying to every American about cutting the deficit in half, LYING about pay go that he NEVER NEVER attempted. Hundreds of lies saying one thing and doing another. He like you hate Americas greatness and are trying to destroy it. We have nothing but contempt for you and your payed trolls destroying America and freedom. I often wonder what type of songs you commies listen to do you have remakes to the song Signs were you are for more signs (Signs is a song by the Canadian rock group Five Man Electrical Band) less freedom and huge bureaucracies and massive red tape rules to go camping. We are never going to get along with you commies and you and your segregationist friends will pay for their treason! Your side is trying to start a civil war and if it comes you will get SCORCHED EARTH and there wont be much of a trace that you ever existed.
      TEA PARTY UNTOUCHABLES!!!!!!!!

      Report Post » 70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM  
    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:16pm

      70S_KIDS_FIGHTING_SOCIALISM, Well said. Five Man Electrical Band, a favorite band for a short while while I was in high school. Believe Signs was out around ‘71 during my senior year. Apparently 13TH GENERATION COMMIE has no idea of what a final act of defiance is.

      Report Post » RJJinGadsden  
    • TheBurningTruth
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:49pm

      As opposed the “respectful” behavior the whole Progressive Liberal establishment showed another president by the name of Bush? Funny how it‘s always OK to ridicule and insult a Republican but don’t dare try it to a Demoncrat. Barry the Buffoon deserves the same kind of respect he gave Bush, NONE.

      Report Post » TheBurningTruth  
    • Skrewedretiree
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:57pm

      @13thGenerationAmerican- You can’t say the other 49 Governors. You have to say the other 56 Governors or Obummer won’t know what you mean.

      (I allude to Obummers campaign screw-up when he said he would visit all “57 States”.)

      Report Post » Skrewedretiree  
    • Freedom from liberals
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:20am

      13th generation
      You are a genius, it’s her parents fault.Now Obummer has someone else to blame.
      Have you ever considered the disrespect that O bummer has shown towards Brewer, or are you a racehorse with blinders on in need of some lasiks.

      Report Post »  
    • Espada
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 9:17am

      13th Generation… obviously, the first seven generations or so were only 3/5 of a person.

      Report Post »  
    • Canyouhearus
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 6:32pm

      She shows more spine than any Legislator in DC!!! Embarrassed? I think not! She can walk proud with her head held high!!!

      Report Post »  
  • Goldi
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:54pm

    What business is it of huffpooo where she is going or what she is doing? It’s none of their darn business. Good for her!

    Report Post »  
    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:48pm

      I’m with you. Have you noticed how often the Blaze uses Huff. Post as it’s resource in light of the fact that Glenn hired the same person who designed their site? As for Governor Brewer it is about time someone is more interested in the people than gazing with rapture and kissing up at our White House. Wouldn’t cross the street myself. Good for her. (Bet they’re not serving arugula). And excuse me for using your post but the Rick Santorum story was a set up. I support Rick Santorum. He will get my vote and dollars as well.

      Report Post »  
  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:53pm

    Dissin the mongoloid in chief,gotta love the Gov.

    Report Post » progressiveslayer  
  • capelady
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:51pm

    She probably has to wash her hair that night… that is as good a reason as any!

    Report Post »  
    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:18pm

      More likely a long hot shower with with a commercial grade scrub brush as meeting that turd earlier in the day.

      Report Post » RJJinGadsden  
    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:21pm

      “After” not as

      Report Post » RJJinGadsden  
  • progressiveslayer
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:49pm

    Good for you Jan,don’t break bread with the Marxist POS.

    Report Post » progressiveslayer  
  • MONICNE
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:47pm

    If it was me, I would try and cooperate with the duly elected president to help Arizona accomplish her goals and needs, but I am NOT the Governor so I will not be critical of her. It seems they are reaching out to her and she is spitting in their face.
    Because Arizona’s illegal immigration is an all time low, she needs to demonize O’Bummer to stay in the news and stay relevant. That’s OK with me, because I am a woman just like Jan.
    TEA

    Report Post » MONICNE  
    • KangarooJack
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:50pm

      Yes, the Obama Administration IS reaching out to her….THEY ARE SUING THE STATE OF ARIZONA COMPLETE WITH THE MEXICAN PRESIDENT AS A PLANTIFF???!!!

      Report Post » KangarooJack  
    • TEXASGRANNY73
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 10:53pm

      It is not you and it is her thank goodness (thank God). Being a woman has nothing to do with price of tea in China or immigration.

      Report Post »  
    • cuinsong
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 11:00pm

      Another appeaser without a clue! You sing the devils song every time you open your mouth
      “The Devils Song” http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10789987

      Report Post » cuinsong  
    • thegrassroots
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:50pm

      @encinom

      UnLike You — Governor Brewer Won’t Sacrifice Integrity On The Altar Of Going-Along-For-The-Sake-Of-Getting-Along = being politically correct!

      Governor Brewer Will Stand On Right and Truth, Even If It Means Standing Alone!

      It Takes A Strong and Alive Fish To Swim Up Stream!
      The Weak and The Dead Fish Are The Ones Who Float Down Stream!

      You and All The Down Stream Floaters Look Pale and Anemic, Even When Standing In The Shadow Of Someone Like Governor Jan Brewer!

      You Might Try Growing A Brain and A BackBone, encinom, It Will Do Wonders For You!

      NEWT 2012
      http://www.newt.org

      Report Post »  
    • MONICNE
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 3:48pm

      Well; Mr. “I’m for Newt,” Mr. “I use ALL CAPS” – your gal pal Jan just endorsed MITT! LOL

      TEA

      Report Post » MONICNE  
    • thegrassroots
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 5:29pm

      @encinom

      A little-tiny-minded-person such as yourself wouldn‘t understand why Jan’s choice of a candidate doesn’t diminish Her Excellence As A Stellar Human Being In My Eyes.

      Maybe your small world doesn’t allow for others to have opinions that differ from yours. Maybe you are so teeny-minded that you are threatened by those who are able to think inside and outside of the box and differently than you do.

      My best friend likes Romney and I like Newt! We’ve been friends since we were small children.
      We differ on many things and on many things we think alike.
      How sad that you don’t have intelligent and opinionated and free thinking friends.

      You need to open up the windows and the doors of that dark room you live in and enjoy life and friends.
      Good Grief, encinom, Let Some Light and Fresh Air Get In There!

      NEWT 2012
      http://www.newt.org

      Report Post »  
  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:46pm

    Maybe if none of them would turn up it would give Obama a clear message.. But I can gaurantee that they will show up just for the party! Jan Brewer, you are amazing.. I am just sorry that not one of all the other Governors ill stand with you. Tells me how I will vote next time that election comes. Do you hear that Governor Herbert?

    Report Post » abbygirl1994  
    • Xpressed
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:55am

      We’ve had no other real support in Az. That fake Perry payed a little lip service but really did nothing. He at the time was saying he wasn’t going to run for Pres. either. I’m proud of my states Gov.

      Report Post »  
  • momprayn
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:41pm

    Yeah, I like that idea — Palin/Brewer LOL!!!!

    Report Post »  
  • mikellyusabr
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:39pm

    You think the WH is going to serve tacos?

    And Jan doesn’t like the implication?

    OK… that was tacky…

    (I sure wish there were more politicians like her.)

    Report Post »  
  • Celeste.Christi
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:37pm

    Good for her.

    Report Post » Celeste.Christi  
  • UBETHECHANGE
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:34pm

    Good for her and while she’s at it she needs to pull her membership to the National Governors Association. My Governor, Rick Scott just did. The NGA supports Agenda 21.

    Report Post »  
  • Dougral Supports Israel
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:34pm

    She’ll be vilified for this. I don’t blame her though because Obama has done all he can to crap all over Arizona. Obama expects respect but gives very little to Americans who don’t fall in line with his policies.

    Report Post »  
    • Grey Eagle
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:46pm

      Obama does the same thing to TX. He has insulted Governor Perry, would not declare TX a disaster area during the burning of thousands of acres and did not do anything until some people were killed. This was during the first 3 GOP debates and Governor Perry was flying back and forth to TX. The EPA has been trying to destroy TX energy economy. Obama hates both Governors.

      Report Post »  
    • PrfctlyFrank
      Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:51pm

      And you may be surprised how quickly people will throw in with leaders like Jan Brewer. I’m beginning to see more and more people who just want somebody to step up and put an end to the political stupidity going on in the federal government. It’s going to take a lot of, ” in your face politics,” to turn this whole thing around.

      Report Post » PrfctlyFrank  
  • randy
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:33pm

    Good for you Jan!
    Someone should put her on their ticket for V.P.

    Report Post » randy  
  • shagstar
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:31pm

    her and palin would make a great team! i can just hear the *******’s now,,,,,

    Report Post » shagstar  
  • Dotado
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:24pm

    Man, I love this woman. She has some real guts.

    Report Post » Dotado  
    • Agnes
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:55pm

      The only one in this country with conviction and guts. The others, both parties, are cowards!

      Report Post »  
  • KangarooJack
    Posted on February 25, 2012 at 9:22pm

    I would not trust one bite of food on my plate after she ‘owned’ Obama.

    Report Post » KangarooJack  
1 2 3 4

Sign In To Post Comments! Sign In

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

Glenn Beck Radio

Listen to Glenn Beck 24/7 Listen Now
Restoring Love