... is the unidentified (but presumably CIA-supplied) goon that assaulted a reporter who had the temerity to approach CIA Director nominee Leon Panetta after his confirmation hearing and attempt to ask him a question, according to Politico:
"Tim Starks, a reporter for Congressional Quarterly, said he witnessed [CongressDaily reporter Chris] Strohm approach Panetta and ask a question, just before the man began 'grabbing him by the arm and moving him away.'"
More evidence of the "new way of doing things in Washington" that Obama keeps promising us? Had a Bush 43 nominee's bobo done something similar, the "elite" Washington press corps would have been (rightly) screaming bloody murder about "journalist rights" and demanding an apology, as well as the thug's prompt sacking.
"After today’s hearing, there was no similar incident: Panetta briefly answered questions from reporters."
The attack dog seems to have been re-leashed, for now. Look for a return to form once Panetta is confirmed.
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