Analyst's note: One has to ask Is this why CIA chief really resigned? Gun running to jihadists could dwarf 'Fast and Furious' scandal
The speculation surrounding the sudden resignation of CIA Chief General David Petraeus is focusing in large part on his role in an alleged cover-up of the attacks against the U.S. mission in Benghazi this past September.
Perhaps overlooked is the CIA’s role in purportedly using the Benghazi mission to coordinate U.S. aid to Syrian opposition groups and information those same insurgents include jihadists openly acting under the al-Qaida umbrella.
One week before he was slated to testify before Congress on the Benghazi debacle, Petraeus on Friday night announced his resignation, citing an extramarital affair, and it was reported he will no longer testify.
[....] U.S. officials have stated the White House is providing nonlethal aid to the Syrian rebels, while widespread reports have claimed the U.S. has been working with Arab countries to ensure the opposition in Syria is well armed.
From an article in the New York Post entitled CIA director David Petraeus quits over affair with biographer; revelation amid FBI probe we learn yet additional information
Paula Broadwell
CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus — one of America’s most revered military leaders — announced his resignation yesterday as chief spy, citing an extramarital affair, reportedly with his biographer.
The bombshell stunned the political, military and intelligence establishments.
A report by the website Slate.com identified Paula Broadwell, a co-author of a fawning biography, “All In: The Education of General David Petreaeus.”
Broadwell is under investigation by the FBI for trying to access Petraeus’ email and possibly gaining access to classified information, NBC News reported.
Broadwell describes herself as a national security analyst who resides in Charlotte, N.C.. She is married to a radiologist and has two children.
She is a West Point graduate.[....]
FoxNews reports:
We also could not miss the fact that Hillary Clinton a key witness as head of Dept of State is Unavailable To Testify Before Congress As Requested and
Clinton Turns Down Request to Testify on Benghazi Next Week. She will apparently be in away in Australia. How convenient.