Saturday, March 12, 2011

Are The Days Numbered For Director Of National Intelligence James Clapper To Remain At His Job?



Russia, China Major Threats? Intel Director Clapper's Comments Perplex Senators -- ABC News

Clapper Mentions China, Russia as Major U.S. Threats Before Iran, North Korea

The nation's top intelligence officer has created another stir with comments today that Russia and China pose the greatest mortal threat to the United States.

Controversy is nothing new to Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, who has drawn past criticism for the lack of awareness of terror arrests in Britain and his characterization of the Muslim Brotherhood as a secular organization.

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More News On The Future Of The Director of National Intelligence James Clapper

Top intel official in hot water over blunt remarks -- AP
Intelligence director's testimony about Gaddafi causes controversy -- Washington Post
White House walks back claim Qadaffi will "prevail" -- CBS
White House, intelligence chief split on Libya assessment -- Kansas City/McClatchy News
Obama: Clapper not 'stating policy' -- Politico
Senators, White House spar on James Clapper -- Politico
Sen. Graham Wants Intel Chief Gone After He Claims Russia, China Pose 'Mortal' Threat -- FOX News
Sen. Graham: Intelligence chief James Clapper should resign -- CBS
Clapper stands by Libya remarks; GOP senator says he should resign -- CNN
Clapper's comments on China, Russia, Libya put him in hot water … again -- Josh Rogin, The Cable/Foreign Policy
How DARE James Clapper not politicize his intelligence analysis!! -- Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Policy
Clapper On, or Clapper Off? -- Time

My Comment: With all that is happening around the world right now, the last thing that President Obama is thinking right now is a replacement for James Clapper at the top intelligence position.

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