Binyamin Netanyahu turns down invitation to meet Democrats on US trip

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/feb/25/binyamin-netanyahu-turns-down-invitation-to-meet-democrats-on-us-trip

The Israeli prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has turned down an invitation to meet US Senate Democrats next week during his visit to Washington, saying the session “could compound the misperception of partisanship” surrounding his trip.
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Durbin said in a statement that he regretted Netanyahu could not meet the Democrats.

“We offered the prime minister an opportunity to balance the politically divisive invitation from Speaker [John] Boehner with a private meeting with Democrats who are committed to keeping the bipartisan support of Israel strong,” Durbin said.

“His refusal to meet is disappointing to those of us who have stood by Israel for decades.”

“could compound the misperception of partisanship” No, King Bibi, there's no misperception of partisanship. We all know too well which side you stand on.

[1StrongBlackMan]

1. A lesson on How NOT to win support in the US. n/t