Rep. Joaquin Castro rips Issa on Benghazi: He ‘crusaded for over a year on a fairy tale’

[deminks]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/12/29/rep-joaquin-castro-rips-issa-on-benghazi-he-crusaded-for-over-a-year-on-a-fairy-tale/

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) lashed out at House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) on Sunday for spending over a year on what he said was a crusade on a “fairy tale” after a New York Times report showed that Al-Qaeda had no role in the 2012 Benghazi attacks.

In an interview with NBC on Sunday, Issa was pressed about a New York Times investigation published over the weekend that revealed that Al-Qaeda did not plan or carry out the attacks at the U.S. outpost in Benghazi, undercutting the foundation of Republican arguments, hearings and accusations against President Barack Obama for the last year.

“Why use the term Al-Qaeda?” MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell asked Issa. “When you say Al-Qaeda, people think central Al-Qaeda. They don’t think militias that may be inspired by [Osama bin Laden] and his other followers. So, it is a hot button for political reasons.”

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Video at the link.

I am waiting to hear what Darrell Issa's role in the CBS hoax was.

[spanone]

1. k&r...

[madokie]

2. I'm really liking Joaquin Castro

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He very well may be our first Hispanic President.
This old mostly white man would love to see that.
I'm tired of the old white mans club that has been running things in this country forever. Yes they have and to the detriment of anyone who doesn't look or act like them.

[Voice for Peace]

8. agree. I like both those brothers.

Add them to Wendy Davis and Texas is looking up.

[madokie]

9. No doubt

they give me hope for our country

[freshwest]

24. I love the twins and their family story and am glad Joaquin has a national platform. n/t

[madokie]

25. I like everything about them

as close to all American as you can get. Its families like theirs that makes this country of ours great. simple as that
Its why we as a country still have a future

I mean just look at those two. Awesome
Thats love and respect you see in those smiling faces

[GoCubsGo]

14. He was impressive at the 2012 DNC.

And, I was thinking "first Hispanic President" when I heard him speak, too. It was the same sort of thoughts I had when I heard Barack Obama speak in 2004. I hope history repeats itself.

[TBF]

27. His brother Julian

Gave the keynote. He is currently the very popular mayor of San Antonio. They are both awesome.

[GoCubsGo]

30. Shoot! You're right!

Doh! But, yeah, both are awesome.

[TBF]

32. I'd take either one for national office -

knowing how they are they'd probably pick the other one for VP anyway (they went to college and law school together!)

[MADem]

36. Oh, you know how it is....

All those identical twins look alike!!!!!



They are both wonderful, aren't they?

[NewJeffCT]

39. When I saw Julian at the DNC

My immediate thought was "VP in 2016"

and, of course, President in 2024.

[TBF]

41. I'm with you -

and it is a plan that works nicely with our coming demographic changes in Texas (as the dinos die off)

[tblue37]

20. Maybe--but I think his brother is the one being groomed for POTUS at this time.

That is why he was given the keynote speech at the dem convention. That is how they put their promising young POTUS candidates on the national stage, as they did with both Clinton and Obama.

I like both of these Castro brothers, and I am sure one or the other will be our candidate eventually. In fact, Julian might actually get tapped for the VP slot in the 2016 race.

[MADem]

37. I think you might be right on that score....

That'd turn Texas blue, I'd wager...

[mopinko]

35. he has some here in chicago

the hispanic/lgbt community here has some active supporters. at least a veep spot it what they are hoping for. dunno about elsewhere.

[Benton D Struckcheon]

3. So far, every one of the Repub attacks meant to cause some sort of "scandal",

have proven to be complete fairy tales when examined. But I bet they'll still run on this in 2014, and I'll bet even more they'll try to use this in 2016.

[monmouth3]

4. I'm glad Issa is being questioned about this, I feared he would get a pass like the rest of the

republican liars. Wow, Andrea..Good on her..

[spanone]

5. faux 'news' giving issa cover...

Congress, in bipartisan tone, disputes report Al Qaeda not involved in deadly Benghazi attack

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/12/29/congress-in-bipartisan-tone-disputes-report-al-qaeda-not-involved-in-benghazi/

[monmouth3]

6. Typical. They will believe what they want to..sad...n/t

[Berlum]

7. Fairy Tale Republicons are the enemies of truth and justice

Why do Fairy Tale Republicons HATE America, and truth? What kind of darkside Fairy Tale Monsters are they?

[Scurrilous]

10. K & R

[Gothmog]

11. Rep. Castro did a good job on Meet the Press

Issa was reduced to talking over Gregory. Rep. Castro did a good job even though he had less time

[Cha]

23. Good to know.. thanks. nm

[yellowwoodII]

12. Fox

People who listened to Fox heard about it constantly.

[EC]

13. All of his "oversight" hearings and

it was a reporter that actually went to Benghazi and asked the right questions...of course we all know that Issa didn't really WANT to know the truth, he wanted to create one.

[L0oniX]

15. Castro rocks! Future POTUS?

[Sunlei]

16. someone ask him who put the sub-titles on that b-grade 'film' and posted it on youtube ...

posted it 3 days before the 9/11 memorial date, informed that internet Imon about the youtube..so he would have a couple days to preach for rage-protests at USA international buildings.

who ever set-up that hate 'film', sub-titled and promoted is not a very nice 'American' (s)

[mdbl]

17. Surprised Gregory the Tool even asked Joaquin about it

Gregory's MO lately has been to look as much like Fux Nooze as possible.

[ananda]

18. Thank you Rep. Castro!

A fellow Texan speaks for me. Yay

[MindMover]

19. Does anyone watch Bill Maher ...

Issa was quoted on Mahers show saying that he was going to investigate Obama taking a shit ... and keep investigating everything that happened or didn't happen in the Obama administration ....

[Jefferson23]

21. recommend. n/t

[hue]

22. ...and there is MUCH MORE Issa should be interrogated on! Thanks to the Castros for all they do!!

[one_voice]

26. I hope Issa...

is grilled over this.

k&r

[sheshe2]

28. K&R nm

[indepat]

29. Did then-freshman Congressman Issa throw as big of a hissy-fit over the Bush administration's

failure to thwart the terraist attacks of 9-11 notwithstanding a mountain of intelligence warning of such? Or is Rep. Issa just a malicious and devious political hack, a mendacious hypocrite who stirs up political hatred and ill-will solely for partisan political purposes to the detriment of the the national interest?

[nikto]

31. Benghazi is Sooooooooo important

List of major issues/events, in order of importance:

1.Benghazi
2.Big Bang and start of universe
3.Gravity and inertia are established
4. Earth is formed
5.Life originates on Earth

Benghazi is the Most Important Issue In The History Of The Universe.

[NealK]

33. If you say Benghazi 3 times...

You end up in the wonderful Land of Oz.

[ffr]

34. Issa: a big distraction and unpatriotic

His representation provides no value. He should be retired from office at the ballot box.

[Zen Democrat]

38. Joaquin Castro for President in 2024, and his twin Julian Castro for Veep.

By that time Texas will be entirely Blue and the Castros will be shoo-ins!

[Blue Owl]

40. He Issa POS