‘State Of The Union’ Secret Weapon: Osama Killer -- Danger Room
You probably don’t know what Adm. Bill McRaven looks like. That’s because the man who designed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden spent most of his life in the special-operations world, far below the radar. Even now that he’s the top officer in charge of the U.S.’ elite forces, he usually only shows up for the occasional congressional testimony or military-conference speech.
But tonight McRaven’s getting the biggest audience of his life. He’ll be seated with Michelle Obama for her husband’s State of the Union address. And since tonight’s speech is effectively the starter pistol for President Obama’s reelection campaign, having McRaven on hand is a clear signal that Obama is eager to run as the man who took down Osama.
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My Comment: The guest list of who was invited to sit in the First Lady`s Box is here. As to what is my take on the head of America`s elite forces showing up at a big event like the State of the Union .... Special Forces always operate under the radar .... I say they deserve a little recognition once in a while .... but not used as a prop in the political world of Washington.
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