Brennan Nomination Exposes Criticism On Targeted Killings And Secret Saudi Base -- Washington Post
President Obama’s plan to install his counterterrorism adviser as director of the CIA has opened the administration to new scrutiny over the targeted-killing policies it has fought to keep hidden from the public, as well as the existence of a previously secret drone base in Saudi Arabia.
The administration’s refusal to provide details about one of the most controversial aspects of its drone campaign — strikes on U.S. citizens abroad — has emerged as a potential source of opposition to CIA nominee John O. Brennan, who faces a Senate confirmation hearing scheduled for Thursday.
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My Comment: I do not see many Republicans being critical of Brennan when he shows up for his nomination hearing this Thursday. If there will be opposition it will come from liberal Democrats .... but even then I do not see them bucking against President Obama's CIA choice. If there will be a concerted effort it will come from the liberal media .... starting on issues like this one. As for that secret drone base in Saudi Arabia .... I liked how the Post drops that story in this article.
On a side note .... the Washington Post has a cool graphic that tracks America's drone strikes. That link is here.
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