Voting Present: Obama Dithered 16 Hours Before Killing Bin Laden
Ben Johnson,  The media are salivating that Osama bin Laden’s
death will seal Barack Obama’s re-election. But detailed reports
show that the process that led to the event Democrats are
calling Obama’s greatest triumph should be tantamount to a
disqualification for holding the nation’s highest office.
Delving into the details reveals that Obama proved as weak-kneed
and indecisive about getting bin Laden as he has about every
presidential decision that does not involve spending America
into oblivion, advancing fundamentalist Islamic interests, or
harassing middle Americans who oppose his agenda.  Analysts
confirmed beyond any doubt that Osama bin Laden was on the
premises of the Abbottabad compound months ago. This New York
Times story notes that Obama asked his key defense advisers for
options – on March 22. The Times passes over everything that
unraveled in the ensuing month. Outgoing CIA Director Leon
Panetta pushed for a response in a meeting