They just now realizing Napolitano hasn't been interested in securing America. I think they ought to demand the resignation of the one who put her up for appointment along with her.

Democrats Join Calls for Napolitano to Step Down Following Failed Attack

FOXNews.com

Democrats have joined the ranks of those calling for Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to step down following the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight a week ago.

Some Democrats have joined in calling for Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to step down following the attempted bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight a week ago.

Though the CIA and an agency under the Director of National Intelligence have been under particular scrutiny in the preliminary review of possible missteps, Napolitano so far has taken the most heat from lawmakers. Not only does her department oversee the Transportation Security Administration, but her initial claim Sunday that "the system worked" was widely ridiculed and interpreted by critics as a sign that she's in over her head.

Some Republicans, who've taken issue with her in the past for calling terrorist acts "man-caused disasters" and other remarks, started calling for her ouster in the spring. The failed bombing on Christmas Day revived those calls.

Now Democrats have joined the chorus.

New Jersey State Senate President Richard Codey, a Democrat, wrote a letter to Napolitano this week calling on her to step down. He said Napolitano, an attorney and former Arizona governor, does not have the experience for the post she is in.

"We should have someone who doesn't need to go in there and learn about terrorism, learn about security," Codey told Fox News. "How close were these 300 people on this plane from losing their lives because homeland security broke down? Boy, it was really close."

The Department of Homeland Security was created in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and has grown into one of the largest Cabinet departments in the federal government. Charged with keeping the nation safe from terrorist attacks and responding to natural disasters, it covers the TSA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a slew of other agencies.

Codey said a candidate "well-versed" in intelligence should step into the job.

Democratic strategist Dan Gerstein also said Napolitano's response to the incident should be the last straw.

"I tend to think she will be pushed out in the next couple of months," Gerstein, a former adviser to Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., said.

For now, the administration says it has absolute confidence in Napolitano. She is an active part of the internal review and on Thursday took additional steps to improve security at international airports.

She announced that she's sending senior officials abroad to meet with leaders from international airports to review security measures. Napolitano said she is "fully committed to making whatever changes are necessary to protect the safety of the traveling public."

Napolitano on Monday also clarified that she didn't believe "the system worked" in the run-up to the attempted bombing, which failed because the explosive mixture used did not properly detonate. Napolitano said she was merely referring to the inter-agency cooperation in the aftermath of the attempt.

To Republicans who have lambasted the administration in recent days over its response, the White House accuses critics of playing political games.

"Unfortunately too many are engaged in the typical Washington game of pointing fingers and making political hay, instead of working together to find solutions to make our country safer," Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer wrote on the White House blog.

Republicans, though, have not held back.

Republican Rep. Dan Burton, R-Ind., said Napolitano does not have the experience for the job, and her remarks only prove that she doesn't take the terrorist threat as seriously as she should.

"She's not doing her job," Burton told Fox News.

Former New York Republican Sen. Alfonse D'Amato also said Napolitano should resign.

But other Democrats are urging lawmakers not to jump to conclusions when the internal review is only now getting underway.

Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., said that if it turns out the secretary dropped the ball then members of Congress will ask for her resignation.

"I'm not at that point yet," he said.

If Obama still thinks she good then maybe i need to adjust my opinion of him . my family needs me and doesn't need to hear some boob in the government is doing a great job even though she killed us . we need a law to hold responsible government workers for the damage they do to us ..

He was the one who set her up for the appointment.

I have heard nothing on how he feels about her job performance.

Ever since Hussein has been in office, there have been 0 raids on companies working Illegals.

Does that mean there are no Illegals working? I think not. Husseins attitude is, they are more worthy of jobs than Americans or Legal Immigrants.

I am still waiting for the details of the job requirement of a Homeland Security secretary. Are they to know of EVERY potential threat and personally intervene? and if so, Id like to know how many threats HAVE been acted upon.

It seemed as if the nigerian and amsterdam security would be taking the ball for this one since those are the places where the passenger entered.

Why is the only place you can find this astonishing development is FOX News?

Oh, and a whole bunch of Republican blogs?

I think she has been too busy looking for Ron Paul loving terrorists.

Wonder how long it will be before she gives in to the pressure and resigns?

Or, will Hussein have her back?

the demo's spent all day today saying thee was no smoking gun here to say it was not Janet napolitano fault ,,,, well I can't understand where they got those brainiacs but of course there was no smoking gun . IT WAS IN HIS UNDERWEAR ... GUYS HE HAD SMOKEING BALLS . AND SHE IS AT FAULT SHE WAS OVER THE WHOLE THING WHAT DO YOU BLAME THE NIGHT JANITOR ? COME ON NOW STAND UP AND TAKE YOUR OWN BLAME .

This news is undoubtably fabricated by Fox.
They tell you what you think you want to hear.
How is it that one person can be blamed for what is a very complex problem? Come up with some better solutions and our brave new government will listen. OK, half of them will listen.

IS this the end times or somethng,,,lol

seems like public crucifixion is becoming more and more popular

Chris
Tiger
and now
Neapolitano


when you expect people to have no flaws or make no mistakes,, you will be disappointed,,,

Yes, you're right. The media is controling what we have to talk about. That's why I love it when people like Fanta bring in whole articles from other places. As far as this issue goes, you are exactly right. Human error is most often the culprit.

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when your the top of the pile making big bucks for your brain . you get the blame . what do you think we should do blame the janitors .......
GRADEING ON A CURVE MAY BE THE REASON WE ARE IN SUCH TROUBLE . but when peoples lifes are on the line theres no curve .

i am just asking you directly, how exactly should the airline boarding situation be handled? Everyone, including Napolianto is waiting with baited breath! Be a contributor in this world. Or wait for your next life to come up with some concrete answers, I don't care. Just let the thinkers work on figuring it all out. Until you come up with an actual, workable solution, give them time to think. Did you send in any ideas to save Balloon Boy's life? I did. (It was send in a blimp, but who's asking?)

This is too funny..."FOX???"...who cares? Ignore them and they will go away...

They just now realizing Napolitano hasn't been interested in securing America. I think they ought to demand the resignation of the one who put her up for appointment along with her.

Why do I keep asking unreasonable people to be reasonable?
Do you really think a woman at this high an office isn't concerned about doing a good job? Everyone would like to be thought of as doing a good job, it's inherent really. Why don't you think of a way we can help, instead of wishing the whole system would crash, like Mr. Cheney does? No answers? Then shut the heck up. Some of us are Trying to think. IHI (means i hate instigators)

they knew in advance about the bomber . I am not going to do her job unless I am paid for it . and I don't make excuses .