This was a response, in the height of a Presidential campaign
Yes, a political response made by the presidential nominee from the Republican party, a response which took a direct personal attack at his opponent.
to counter the position taken by the White House and the State Department that this attack had anything to do with an internet video uncomplimentary about Mohammed.
That's a lie and you know it. The White House and State Department had not taken a position on what fueled the attack at Benghazi at that point.
But good job trying to excuse the fact Republicans were the ones who politicized it.
The White House and the State Department did, indeed, sympathize with the "protestors" in Lybia and Egypt by condemning the video
Yes, but they had not given any reason for the attack at Benghazi.
Are you done posting lies yet?
ignoring the evidence that the attack in Lybia had zero to do with the video.
Apparently not.
The White House was on record as claiming terrorism and Al Qaida were "on the run" and they could not, POLITICALLY, admit that was a bunch of crap.
Romney's and Preibus's tweet occurred on September 11th (our time), the day of the attack. The White House had not made any statement about the attack in Benghazi yet and about the only response which had been made was by Hillary:
"Some have sought to justify this vicious behavior as a response to inflammatory material posted on the Internet. The United States deplores any intentional effort to denigrate the religious beliefs of others. Our commitment to religious tolerance goes back to the very beginning of our nation. But let me be clear: There is never any justification for violent acts of this kind."
You are wrong. 100% wrong. Admit you are wrong and stop posting lies. The Republicans were politicizing the Benghazi attack before the bodies were cold. You know it, I know it. Don't be a partisan hack, admit you were wrong about who politicized the event first.
But, please do go on providing yourself as an excellent example of proof for Gruber's contention.
I think it's funny how you are posting lies to score political points and then you invoke Gruber with contempt. Pot, meet kettle.
I also think it's funny you're taking a personal shot at me because I'm telling the truth, not falling for your lies.
Any comment can be deemed as 'politicizing' a situation. It's generally used, as in this case, when there is no sensible response available.
No, no it cannot. For example:
"I am saddened to hear of the deaths of Americans in Benghazi. I pray for their families and for all Americans who serve our country. I will support our President as America strives to bring those responsible to justice."
Nothing political about that, just good old patriotism. It just isn't what Romney said. The Republicans politicized the event before the day was even finished. To hear them blame those on the "left" for making it a political issue is ridiculous.
There were *no protesters* at the Benghazi consulate prior to the attack, even though Obama and others repeatedly said the attackers joined an angry mob that had formed in opposition to the anti-Muslim film that had triggered protests in Egypt and elsewhere. The State Department disclosed this fact Oct. 9 — nearly a month after the attack.