Family member of WH counter-terrorism adviser running in marathon, located after 'frantic' search

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____ The twin brother of President Barack Obama’s counterterrorism adviser attended the Boston Marathon and couldn’t be located immediately after the two blasts that killed three and wounded more than 100, according to a report Wednesday.

“I know you have your hands full,” Lisa Monaco’s mother, Mary Lou, wrote to her daughter after discovering her son, Christoper, was safe. Bloomberg reports Mary Lou Monaco was “frantically” searching for Christopher.

“Glad your days of lining marathon route are over,” Lisa Monaco wrote back at 1 a.m., according to Bloomberg. “It’s awful.”

Monaco, who took over the counterterrorism job from new CIA Director John Brennan earlier this year, was raised in Newton, a Boston suburb on the marathon route. She had attended the marathon as a spectator with her her parents and two brothers when a third brother, Peter, ran the race. Her mother said Monaco was also a runner herself.





President Barack Obama receives an update on the explosions that occurred in Boston, in the Oval Office, April 16, 2013. Seated, from left, are: Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano; Tony Blinken, Deputy National Security Advisor; Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor to the Vice President; Attorney General Eric Holder; Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism; Chief of Staff Denis McDonough; and FBI Director Robert Mueller. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

[graham4anything]

1. Thank God for his family he is safe

Not quite sure what point the OP is making.

Who wouldn't be scared if they had a relative in the area?
My sister works right there too and went into work even though it was a holiday because it was quiet and she could watch the race.

So, what angle is this?

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2. that's the problem here. everything has to have an angle. sick

it's just interesting to ME that this woman, who is closely involved in the investigation isn't operating from a remote position. Not only was a family member at risk, she also has a life history in the area. i think that is at least interesting and perhaps a benefit to have her involved in the case.

I really don't get this place.

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3. "What angle is this"?? Wow.