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Obama-Brewer friction on display on tarmac tiff
Quick ReadTarmac encounter just the latest display of friction between Obama, Brewer
(AP) -- Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac. But the Republican governor says the Democratic president showed disrespect for her by abruptly ending their conversation.
The brief encounter -- out of earshot of observers but captured on camera -- was a highly visible demonstration...
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