AP: CIA Director David Petraeus resigns because of extramarital affair

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Published: 11/09/2012 3:09 pm

Updated: 11/09/2012 11:51 pm

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) -- David Petraeus has resigned as director of the CIA after admitting he had an extramarital affair.

According to his letter of resignation, Petraeus asked President Barack Obama on Thursday to allow him to resign, and on Friday the president accepted.

Petraeus said in a statement that he had shown "extremely poor judgment" in having an affair.

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CIA, Director, David Petraeus, resigns, extramarital, affair.

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tlynn - 11/9/2012 4:29 PM

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Don't know where you've been imtellin…It was known before the election that at least 2 cabinet positions would be open, with the Pres.'s 2nd term. I guess Faux News didn't get the report. Maybe you should watch/listen to something more reputable.

imtellin - 11/9/2012 3:59 PM

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well at least we now know why bengahzi occured !!! he was busy lighting his wick,, instead of attending to national security issues !!! wonder if this knowledge would have altered the election ??? funny how obama waited until today to announce this resignation,, & coming on the heels of hillary not returniing for o's 2nd term, which was announced this morning !!! already the rats are deserting the sinking ship,, & it hasn't even left the pier ??? wonder who's next to fall upon his/her sword for o & joe ???

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