Not a
rudderless mission, not
civilian casualties, but David Petraeus’ affair with Paula
Broadwell, his biographer, is what’s ending General John Allen’s
prospects for NATO command
according to reporting by Fox News. Allen, who stepped
down as NATO’s top man in Afghanistan Sunday, has
reportedly withdrawn his nomination as NATO’s Supreme Commander
in Europe.
Via Fox News:
White House officials forced him to step aside, a
source familiar with the discussions told Fox News on
Wednesday.
The source told Fox that Allen was leery of getting into a
confirmation battle that would dig into the embarrassing issue of
his emails with Tampa socialite Jill Kelley, but the real reason
was the White House power play.
“He’s out,” the source said. “I know he is retiring. He was pushed
out of the door.”
Fox notes the White House is still confident about Chuck Hagel’s
confirmation as Defense Secretary. This even as some Republican
senators will be attempting
a filibuster. Meanwhile, the vote to confirm John Brennan as the
next CIA Director (a vacancy created by Petraeus November 2012
resignation) has been
delayed to the end of the month. … Read More
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