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The Straight Story

(48,121 posts)
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 02:37 PM Nov 2012

Tampa Bay socialite involved in Petraeus scandal visited the White House 3 times this yr w/sister

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Obama administration official says a Tampa Bay socialite whose emails triggered the eventual downfall of CIA director David Petraeus visited the White House three times this year with her sister, twice eating in the Executive Mansion mess.

The official says that Jill Kelley, who initiated an investigation that ultimately unveiled Petraeus' extramarital affair, and her sister had two "courtesy" meals at the White House mess as guests of a mid-level White House aide. Kelley and her family also received a White House tour. The visits occurred during the past three months.

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because those visitor records have not yet been made public.

The official said the White House aide who hosted her met the Kelley family at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/woman-petraeus-scandal-visited-white-house

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Tampa Bay socialite involved in Petraeus scandal visited the White House 3 times this yr w/sister (Original Post) The Straight Story Nov 2012 OP
Those two are the ultimate Upgraders. DURHAM D Nov 2012 #1
And they are nutty: rzemanfl Nov 2012 #2
LOL - DURHAM D Nov 2012 #4
Next step up -- going to a State Dinner! just like their idols the Sahalies (sp?) elfin Nov 2012 #3
WTF are two Republican grifters doing as guests of ANYONE at the White House? forestpath Nov 2012 #5
I don't know but I am sure Daryl Issa will be right on it. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #8
In Hollywood, this type is known as "star fuckers" n/t LeftinOH Nov 2012 #6
Yep. Cue up the Stones . . . CrazyOrangeCat Nov 2012 #7
I Called It Right About Jill Kelley From the Beginning Indykatie Nov 2012 #9
I can dig the affair with Broadwell, but Kelley? aletier_v Nov 2012 #12
I knew it! They were homing in on the White House aletier_v Nov 2012 #10
Anyone see the hilarious clip of Susan Lucci on the Colbert Report?? aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2012 #11
that was funny! treestar Nov 2012 #13

DURHAM D

(32,618 posts)
4. LOL -
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 03:00 PM
Nov 2012
"I'm scared and cannot believe what my City – in which I have contributed so much of my love, time, money and leadership – has now done to me and my innocent family,"


what goes around comes around

elfin

(6,262 posts)
3. Next step up -- going to a State Dinner! just like their idols the Sahalies (sp?)
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 02:56 PM
Nov 2012

Such grafting is an art form, with the bonus perks of a best seller "tell all", and/or a "reality" cable show.

Indykatie

(3,697 posts)
9. I Called It Right About Jill Kelley From the Beginning
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 04:27 PM
Nov 2012

None of the disclosures about her are surprising. We will find out soon that Patraeus had a sexual relationship with her as well which caused the crazy to come out in Paula. The "family friend" angle with Kelley was bogus from the start.

aletier_v

(1,773 posts)
12. I can dig the affair with Broadwell, but Kelley?
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 04:47 PM
Nov 2012

I hope Patraeus didn't sleep with either twin.

Then I really would lose respect for him as a man,
they're so tacky and fake.

Although, if he did them both at the same time, I'd give him grudging admiration.

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
11. Anyone see the hilarious clip of Susan Lucci on the Colbert Report??
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 04:44 PM
Nov 2012

She was goofing on the Petraeus matter as though it was the most bizarre soap opera ever. "General's Hospital". Pretty funny.

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-collections/421350/adultery/

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