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Long Island, NY - Rep. Peter King Rejected Obama's Offer to Become Ambassador |
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Jun 16, 2009 at 06:26 PM
News Source: Newsday
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A source with knowledge of the Seaford Republican's thinking said Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel called King the week before the inauguration with the offer. King turned it down, the source said, because he couldn't go along with Obama foreign policy. King also was reluctant to live so far away from his family.
King, who often touts his Irish heritage, declined to comment Tuesday.
"I had a lot of conversations with Rahm Emanuel and I'll keep them private," he said.
The news was first reported by The Washington Post.
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Jun 16, 2009 at 06:50 PM Elections Have Consequences Says:
Typical Obamanation. Keep your enemies out of your way.
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Jun 16, 2009 at 07:30 PM kivi Says:
“ Typical Obamanation. Keep your enemies out of your way. ”
Just the opposite keep your enemies very close to you!
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Jun 16, 2009 at 07:27 PM nycesq Says:
Obama tried to get the possible future face of the Republican Party out of the way before he becomes to much of an advesary. Whether you like the guy (Obama) or not, he's one smart politician and quite Machiavellian.
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Jun 16, 2009 at 07:05 PM Boomie Says:
Peter King is a real mentsch. Knows more about Homeland Security than almost anyone. It's a real shame he couldn't raise enough money to run for Senator.
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Jun 16, 2009 at 09:58 PM FVNMS Says:
1&2 you're both right: keep him in your camp and far away from you geographically.
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Jun 16, 2009 at 08:57 PM Anonymous Says:
ny needs king. i am glad he didnt take the job offer. now if only he'd run for governor. hes the last politician in ny with a brain and guts and the heart to pull it off. down with the dems already.
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Jun 16, 2009 at 11:28 PM Anonymous Says:
he can be a smart guy but he's taking US in a really BAD direction
I hope and I'm being mispalel he shouldn't be a president anymore in 3 1/2 years from now. (And even earlier........)
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Jun 17, 2009 at 06:27 AM Anonymous Says:
I really like this guy! He'll get my vote. He needs more out of state recognition & he can be a serious contender for President. He has a lot of credibility.
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Jun 17, 2009 at 03:45 AM Anonymous Says:
The only reason for this offer is to scalp another republican congress seat.
If it is vacant they will see to it that a Democrat wins.
This administration is acting in thuggish manner.
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Jun 17, 2009 at 12:43 AM secret service agent Says:
“ he can be a smart guy but he's taking US in a really BAD direction
I hope and I'm being mispalel he shouldn't be a president anymore in 3 1/2 years from now. (And even earlier........)
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'And even earlier' ....... What do uou mean by that? Well we are coming to find out. You are going to have to explain yourself.
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Jun 17, 2009 at 02:11 PM Milhouse Says:
“ 'And even earlier' ....... What do uou mean by that? Well we are coming to find out. You are going to have to explain yourself. ”
Bull. There are many ways in which he might not be president 3.5 years from now. Of course that would make Biden president, which would NOT be an improvement, to say the least. And after him comes Pelosi, and then the Klansman, and then the Wicked Witch of Westchester, so there's really no point in going down that road.
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Jun 17, 2009 at 01:55 PM Baruch ! Says:
Thank you Peter King for standing with us at this great time of need. We need your strength of conviction to fight against the Far Left Wing Democrats !!! You MUST run for PRESIDENT !!! You have my vote.