I hate that Boehner invited Netanyahu - but there's a silver lining

[branford]

34. I think that's a little nit-picky and disingenuous.

First, the White House has already admitted on multiple occasions that not showing up in France was a definite blunder. They haven't raised the security issue, and I don't understand why so many of DU are still trying to defend the mistake. In any event, the security was more than sufficient for numerous western and other leaders, including Netanyahu, and prime target. Heck, AG Holder was actually in France at the time, and failed to show up to the march.

It also doesn't change the fact, or more importantly, the optics and pr, related my points. Obama cannot seriously punish Bibi personally without other obvious and politically disastrous repercussions, no less in the context of other recent international relations issues.

Simply, there will be no "raining hell." Obama does not want to draw yet more attention to this matter, and would rather focus on the successful resolution of the Iranian negotiations, preferably before Bibi's visit. That would undoubtedly be the best means to neutralize and embarrass both Bibi and Boehner.