Vice President Biden And Democrats Might Skip Netanyahu Speech To Congress

[HenryBHough]

Dems lining up to skip Netanyahu speech

A growing number of top Democrats plan to skip next month's Capitol Hill speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Reps. James Clyburn (S.C.), the third-ranking House Democrat, and Raúl Grijalva (Ariz.), chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), are just the latest lawmakers to indicate they won't attend the March 3 address before a rare joint session of Congress.

The Democrats join other leading Capitol Hill liberals – including Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil rights hero, and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), head of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – in protesting the speech by vowing to steer clear of it.

And the White House re-entered the fray on Friday, announcing that Vice President Biden will also miss the speech as a result of travel abroad.

The uproar surrounding the address has taken on a life its own; the speech is scheduled to come near the end of delicate negotiations between the Obama administration and Iran over the future of the Iranian nuclear program.

One Democratic aide lamented that the debate has evolved in such a way that lawmakers risk the perception of being forced to choose between their support for Israel and that for the White House.

Dems lining up to skip Netanyahu - TheHill

Fuck Nutanyahoo! Fuck his speech!

Amazing the number of Democrats who obviously don't intend to run next time their terms expire. Why else would they so alienate all their rich Jewish campaign donors?

 

[Lakhota]

Dems lining up to skip Netanyahu speech

A growing number of top Democrats plan to skip next month's Capitol Hill speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Reps. James Clyburn (S.C.), the third-ranking House Democrat, and Raúl Grijalva (Ariz.), chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), are just the latest lawmakers to indicate they won't attend the March 3 address before a rare joint session of Congress.

The Democrats join other leading Capitol Hill liberals – including Reps. John Lewis (D-Ga.), the civil rights hero, and G.K. Butterfield (D-N.C.), head of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – in protesting the speech by vowing to steer clear of it.

And the White House re-entered the fray on Friday, announcing that Vice President Biden will also miss the speech as a result of travel abroad.

The uproar surrounding the address has taken on a life its own; the speech is scheduled to come near the end of delicate negotiations between the Obama administration and Iran over the future of the Iranian nuclear program.

One Democratic aide lamented that the debate has evolved in such a way that lawmakers risk the perception of being forced to choose between their support for Israel and that for the White House.

Dems lining up to skip Netanyahu - TheHill

Fuck Nutanyahoo! Fuck his speech!

Amazing the number of Democrats who obviously don't intend to run next time their terms expire. Why else would they so alienate all their rich Jewish campaign donors?

Because most American Jews disagree with Nutanyahoo!

On how American Jews are Mostly the Opposite of Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu

 

[Katzndogz]

The democrats will either be listening or hear a recording later. They can't afford to miss this speech.

 

[HenryBHough]

Can't afford to miss it but can't allow their fearless leaders to know they're NOT missing it.

 

[Lakhota]

Biden Is Not Going To Netanyahu's Speech

Thank you, Sir!

 

[bripat9643]

Israeli officials fail to quell Democratic revolt

Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer and Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein rushed to meetings on Capitol Hill on Wednesday trying to calm a furor created by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned speech to Congress next month and quell a Democratic revolt that has dozens threatening a boycott.

It didn’t work.

If anything, Democrats finished the day more frustrated. According to a source in the room, one Jewish Democratic member of Congress even accused Dermer of being insincere when he claimed not to have anticipated the partisan uproar he’d ignite when he skirted protocol and went around the White House and scheduled the speech only with House Speaker John Boehner.

Read more: Israeli officials fail to quell Democratic revolt - Edward-Isaac Dovere - POLITICO

Looks like Nutanyahoo really caught his tit in the wringer.

Hmmm, no, Dims are the ones with their tits in the wringer. How will Bibi suffer from this?

 

[Shrimpbox]

This could get very interesting. The race card versus antisemitism. Two of the democrats most stalwart party faithful. Valerie Jarrett has the long knives out.

 

[Shrimpbox]

Introduction Historical Overview Jewish Virtual Library

Man immigration to Israel is up big in 2014, especially from western free countries. Those Jews must really hate bibi.

 

[deltex1]

Vice President Joe Biden won’t commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month.

He’s not the only one.

Dozens of House Democrats are privately threatening to skip the March 3 address, according to lawmakers and aides, in what’s become the lowest point of a relationship between the Israeli prime minister and President Barack Obama that’s never been good.

Democrats have had to balance publicly supporting Israel with backing Obama, who’s trying to close a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programs over vehement opposition from Netanyahu, who has expressed concerns that the U.S. president is being naive. Negotiations are facing a deadline at the end of March for a political framework.

The speech was devised by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer to provide Netanyahu a prominent Washington platform to warn about the dangers of the proposed deal with Iran. But it also appeared to be based on an Israeli perception that Obama was weakened after midterm elections gave control of both houses of Congress to Republicans, and timed to take place just two weeks before Netanyahu faces re-election on March 17 — and footage of American officials applauding him couldn’t hurt his prospects.

More: Democrats might skip Benjamin Netanyahu speech - Edward-Isaac Dovere and Jake Sherman - POLITICO

I sincerely hope Vice President Biden and all Democrats boycott the Netanyahu speech to Congress!

I contacted Bibi and he said he doesn't give a shit...he does not suffer cowards well.

 

[Lakhota]

The Nutanyahoo boycott grows.

Dems lining up to skip Netanyahu - TheHill

 

[bripat9643]

The Nutanyahoo boycott grows.

Dems lining up to skip Netanyahu - TheHill

 

[AquaAthena]

Vice President Joe Biden won’t commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month.

He’s not the only one.

Dozens of House Democrats are privately threatening to skip the March 3 address, according to lawmakers and aides, in what’s become the lowest point of a relationship between the Israeli prime minister and President Barack Obama that’s never been good.

Democrats have had to balance publicly supporting Israel with backing Obama, who’s trying to close a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programs over vehement opposition from Netanyahu, who has expressed concerns that the U.S. president is being naive. Negotiations are facing a deadline at the end of March for a political framework.

The speech was devised by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer to provide Netanyahu a prominent Washington platform to warn about the dangers of the proposed deal with Iran. But it also appeared to be based on an Israeli perception that Obama was weakened after midterm elections gave control of both houses of Congress to Republicans, and timed to take place just two weeks before Netanyahu faces re-election on March 17 — and footage of American officials applauding him couldn’t hurt his prospects.

More: Democrats might skip Benjamin Netanyahu speech - Edward-Isaac Dovere and Jake Sherman - POLITICO

I sincerely hope Vice President Biden and all Democrats boycott the Netanyahu speech to Congress!

Hope springs eternal. I wouldn't want to see Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu's presence disgraced.

 

[Jroc]

Vice President Joe Biden won’t commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month.

He’s not the only one.

Dozens of House Democrats are privately threatening to skip the March 3 address, according to lawmakers and aides, in what’s become the lowest point of a relationship between the Israeli prime minister and President Barack Obama that’s never been good.

Democrats have had to balance publicly supporting Israel with backing Obama, who’s trying to close a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programs over vehement opposition from Netanyahu, who has expressed concerns that the U.S. president is being naive. Negotiations are facing a deadline at the end of March for a political framework.

The speech was devised by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer to provide Netanyahu a prominent Washington platform to warn about the dangers of the proposed deal with Iran. But it also appeared to be based on an Israeli perception that Obama was weakened after midterm elections gave control of both houses of Congress to Republicans, and timed to take place just two weeks before Netanyahu faces re-election on March 17 — and footage of American officials applauding him couldn’t hurt his prospects.

More: Democrats might skip Benjamin Netanyahu speech - Edward-Isaac Dovere and Jake Sherman - POLITICO

I sincerely hope Vice President Biden and all Democrats boycott the Netanyahu speech to Congress!

Hope springs eternal. I wouldn't want to see Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu's presence disgraced.

Missing a few lame liberals wont do that. those are the petty ones, their presence wont be missed sweetie

 

[Vigilante]

 

[Jroc]

Vice President Joe Biden won’t commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month.

He’s not the only one.

Dozens of House Democrats are privately threatening to skip the March 3 address, according to lawmakers and aides, in what’s become the lowest point of a relationship between the Israeli prime minister and President Barack Obama that’s never been good.

Democrats have had to balance publicly supporting Israel with backing Obama, who’s trying to close a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programs over vehement opposition from Netanyahu, who has expressed concerns that the U.S. president is being naive. Negotiations are facing a deadline at the end of March for a political framework.

The speech was devised by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer to provide Netanyahu a prominent Washington platform to warn about the dangers of the proposed deal with Iran. But it also appeared to be based on an Israeli perception that Obama was weakened after midterm elections gave control of both houses of Congress to Republicans, and timed to take place just two weeks before Netanyahu faces re-election on March 17 — and footage of American officials applauding him couldn’t hurt his prospects.

More: Democrats might skip Benjamin Netanyahu speech - Edward-Isaac Dovere and Jake Sherman - POLITICO

I sincerely hope Vice President Biden and all Democrats boycott the Netanyahu speech to Congress!

It'll be a handful not even noticeable, in spite of haters like you...Nobody notices Biden anyways

 

[Vigilante]

Some people will be very happy NOT to see Biden.....

 

[AquaAthena]

Vice President Joe Biden won’t commit to attending Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress next month.

He’s not the only one.

Dozens of House Democrats are privately threatening to skip the March 3 address, according to lawmakers and aides, in what’s become the lowest point of a relationship between the Israeli prime minister and President Barack Obama that’s never been good.

Democrats have had to balance publicly supporting Israel with backing Obama, who’s trying to close a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programs over vehement opposition from Netanyahu, who has expressed concerns that the U.S. president is being naive. Negotiations are facing a deadline at the end of March for a political framework.

The speech was devised by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer to provide Netanyahu a prominent Washington platform to warn about the dangers of the proposed deal with Iran. But it also appeared to be based on an Israeli perception that Obama was weakened after midterm elections gave control of both houses of Congress to Republicans, and timed to take place just two weeks before Netanyahu faces re-election on March 17 — and footage of American officials applauding him couldn’t hurt his prospects.

More: Democrats might skip Benjamin Netanyahu speech - Edward-Isaac Dovere and Jake Sherman - POLITICO

I sincerely hope Vice President Biden and all Democrats boycott the Netanyahu speech to Congress!

Hope springs eternal. I wouldn't want to see Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu's presence disgraced.

Missing a few lame liberals wont do that. those are the petty ones, their presence wont be missed sweetie

Their absence will be welcomed.

 

[Lakhota]

President Obama has been good to Israel - so why is Nutanyahoo being do disrespectful to him? Is Nutanyahoo a racist? Time to cut Israel off U.S. welfare!

Total U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel 1949-Present - Jewish Virtual Library

 

[Theowl32]

Yeah , we know democrats are anti-semites. We are all righy about all of our claims about every last piece of shit liberal.
The more this lakhota idiot posts the more I understand why there was no indian word for wheel.

 

[Lakhota]

Deputy Israeli Foreign Minister Tzachi Hanegbi is trying to provide cover for Nutanyahoo's disrespect to Obama.

Israeli Official Suggests Boehner Misled Netanyahu On Congress Speech