Obama is reeling today after his efforts came to nil yesterday in the Israeli elections. And now he’s publicly attacking Netanyahu over his comments yesterday about Arabs being bussed to the polls by Leftists, having his press secretary say he’s “deeply concerned” about Netanyahu’s “divisive rhetoric” or something.
He also defends not having called Bibi yet, saying he will eventually get around to it:
On AF-1, @PressSec says Pres Obama has not yet phoned congrats to Netanyahu – but will in the coming days. Says @JohnKerry has phoned him.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) March 18, 2015
Earnest says in prior two Israeli elections, Pres Obama waited until the Israeli Pres had asked Netanyahu to form a Govt. About a week.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) March 18, 2015
.@PressSec also says Admin "deeply concerned" about Netanyahu campaign rhetoric against Arab voters. Says US will convey its concerns.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) March 18, 2015
Based on Netanyahu's election pledge against a Palestinian state, @PressSec says US will "reevaluate" its position on Mideast peace process.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) March 18, 2015
Also, sounds like John Kerry did call Netanyahu but didn’t say much at all:
At @StateDept, @statedeptspox said @JohnKerry's congratulatory phone call to Netanyahu was brief. Wouldn't characterize "tone" of the call.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) March 18, 2015
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