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Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:00 AM

Exceptional news: John Brennan won't be CIA Director or DNI

Obama's top intelligence adviser removes himself from consideration for a top post, citing the "firestorm in liberal blogs" over his support for Bush's detention and interrogation policies.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:58 PM

    Well done

    Well done, Glenn and other bloggers who spoke out when it was needed, despite some nasty criticisms from others.

    I wonder who else, from Obama's circle, stepped up and said "no way" to Brennan.

    —joanneleon Read joanneleon's other letters

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