Will Feinstein capitulate on Obama's choice for CIA director?

[Sims2789]

If the Feinstein threatens to oppose Panetta's confirmation, I bet Obama reminds her that he can declassify documents showing that she knew about torture in 2003.

Even without blackmail, I bet she votes to confirm Panetta. It isn't in her interest to oppose him.

 

[amadeus]

She can cluck all she wants, I don't think she's going to stop Obama.

 

[JerichoHill]

Feinstein's already come out and okayed Panetta today, and accepted that the whole thing was a goof up

 

[sonorakitch]

Feinstein's already come out and okayed Panetta today, and accepted that the whole thing was a goof up

The power of the honeymoon...

My impression was she was upset she was not conferred upon regarding the surprise pick. Being the Chairwoman of the Select Committee on Intelligence, she should have been consulted I think.

~Chris

 

[MobBoss]

If the Feinstein threatens to oppose Panetta's confirmation, I bet Obama reminds her that he can declassify documents showing that she knew about torture in 2003.

Even without blackmail, I bet she votes to confirm Panetta. It isn't in her interest to oppose him.

Well thats definitely change....blackmailing various democrat congresspeople in order to confirm a democrat appointee.

 

[Irish Caesar]

The power of the honeymoon...

My impression was she was upset she was not conferred upon regarding the surprise pick. Being the Chairwoman of the Select Committee on Intelligence, she should have been consulted I think.

~Chris

Sen. Biden agrees with you on that one.

Pres.-elect Obama isn't going to have any trouble getting his nominees through the Democratic Congress. Unless he goes all Harriet Miers on us, and I don't think anyone foresees that.

 

[amadeus]

Well thats definitely change....blackmailing various democrat congresspeople in order to confirm a democrat appointee.

When you get your cash from the stimulus plan, check and see if it has any freezer burn on it.

 

[BakingTheArt]

God, when can we vote her out? Is it just me, or is Feinstein a horrible senator? Boxer is great, but with Iraq, the warrantless wiretapping vote, and Flag Desecration (WTF?), I just can't stand her

 

[amadeus]

God, when can we vote her out? Is it just me, or is Feinstein a horrible senator? Boxer is great, but with Iraq, the warrantless wiretapping vote, and Flag Desecration (WTF?), I just can't stand her

Be careful, Dianne is to be considered armed and dangerous.