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U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler (D-FL) to Resign

by politisite | October 13, 2009 at 06:58 pm

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Rumors have been flying around the Florida political world since around 8:00 p.m. this evening that the controversial hard hitting liberal, Congressman Robert Wexler, was going to resign. Around 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time the rumor was confirmed by the Miami Herald. Congressman Wexler will announce his resignation at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning.

U.S. House of Representatives member Robert Wexler of Boca Raton, a self-described ``fire-breathing liberal,'' defender of Israel and friend of both President Barack Obama and Gov. Charlie Crist, is quitting Congress to head a think tank seeking peace in the Middle East.

In a conference call Tuesday night with Democratic leaders, Wexler said he will become director of the Washington-based Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation. Wexler, 48, is expected to make a public statement about his plans at a 10 a.m. Wednesday press conference at his Boca Raton office.

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a211423

at 19:30 on October 13th, 2009

I hope he is going where he can have the most influence for change.

politisite

at 19:48 on October 13th, 2009

He will be joining the Center for Middle East Peace & Economic Cooperation

Mission

The Center for Middle East Peace & Economic Cooperation encourages all relevant parties – Israel, the Palestinians, Arab countries, the United States, Europe, etc. – to reach just and comprehensive peace that will bring an end to the Israeli-Arab conflict. With this mission in mind, the Center's activities include travel in the region, diplomatic exchanges, and conferences featuring Middle Eastern and relevant international leaders seeking peace. The Center brings Middle Eastern policy makers, American and European officials, and international business leaders together to help provide an atmosphere that encourages a peaceful resolution to the Arab-Israeli conflict. Established in 1989 by then-Slim Fast Foods Chairman S. Daniel Abraham and then-Utah Congressman Wayne Owens, the Center is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization

Mritunjay

at 02:18 on October 14th, 2009

Nice follow up with the comment on the mission of the Center for Middle East Peace & Economic Cooperation.

kellygirl1 (not verified)

at 07:01 on October 14th, 2009

Vote for Jose Ruiz for Congress to replace Congressman Wexler. He really cares about the people and wants to focus less on healthcare and more on job loss, housing market, and the economy.