The Washington Free Beacon
10/11/2012
Obama deputy campaign manager Stephanie Cutter said Thursday that the “entire reason” the terrorist attack at the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi that killed four Americans has “become the political topic it is” is because Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan talk about the attack.
STEPHANIE CUTTER: In terms of the politicization of this — you know, we are here at a debate, and I hope we get to talk about the debate — but the entire reason this has become the political topic it is, is because of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. It’s a big part of their stump speech. And it’s reckless and irresponsible what they’re doing.
BROOKE BALDWIN: But, Stephanie, this is national security. As we witnessed this revolution last year, we covered it–
CUTTER: It is absolutely national security–
BALDWIN: –it is absolutely pertinent. People in the American public absolutely have a right to get answers.
Cutter’s remarks drew immediate criticism from across the political spectrum. But the Obama spox quickly doubled down on Twitter, replying to a Buzzfeed researcher, “Romney has politicized Libya w/no plans of his own. POTUS’ priorities are getting facts & bringing terrorists to justice.”
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Related: Obama Campaign Blames Romney/Ryan For Libya ‘Circus’
…As usual, the Obama team is focused only on casting blame elsewhere. That’s been the biggest problem with Barack Obama’s candidacy. And that irresponsibility has cost lives.
Romney scorches Obama over Libya attack
…”I think today we got another indication of how President Obama and his campaign fail to grasp the seriousness of the challenges that we face here in America,” Romney said at a rally in North Carolina.
The Republican nominee went on to quote Cutter’s remarks, before turning them against the president.
“No, President Obama, it’s an issue because this is the first time in thirty-three years that a United States Ambassador has been assassinated.
“Mr President, this is an issue because we were attacked successfully by terrorists on the anniversary of 9/11…
Cutter keeps digging — struggles in FNC appearance
Obama campaign spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Special Report” on Thursday to double down on her accusation that Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan are the only reason Americans care about the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the Benghazi embassy.
Cutter attempted to take on host Bret Baier in a nearly seven-minute interview on location in Danville, Ky., the site of tonight’s vice presidential debate.
In the appearance, Cutter stuck to her previous remarks and blamed the administration’s changing Libya narrative on the intelligence community.
Update: Truth Comes Out: Osama bin Laden raid not Obama’s call
The Stand Up America research team has learned from a senior and sensitive intelligence community source and official that President Obama did not know of the raid in Abbottabad to kill Osama bin Laden on May 1, 2011, until after the helicopters with SEAL Team Six had crossed into Pakistani airspace.
The U.S.’ most sophisticated deception techniques were used to make this very dangerous penetration into Pakistan without Pakistan knowledge. The president was notified at the golf course and called away, which is why he was in the strange seated position in the picture that documented the White House operation room event.
Director of Central Intelligence Leon Panetta was the key player who organized and supported this daring raid. He signed the “execute orders” with only a few people aware: Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Adm. Bill Mullen [sic] and Gen. David Petraeus.
The White House was closed out of the decision because the president, through Valarie Jarrett, had turned down two or three other earlier proposals…
Also, Brutal: Obama Campaign Press Secretary Ben LaBolt Has Disastrous Radio Interview; Hangs Up
The good news: this happened in Ohio. Oh, I meant the good news for us. Sorry there, Ben.
These Obama flunkies are still all over the map on their Libya stories. Compare this with what Stephanie Cutter has said today about “waiting for the facts”…
Listen to the audio at the link.
