Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) courted to be Obama's ambassador to Israel?

Laura Rosen/ here

"... What's unclear to some associates is if Wexler would be willing to give up a position now where he has influence and access to the highest levels of both Washington and Middle Eastern capitals, without the constraints and hassle (not to mention salary) of a government job. “Wexler is playing a very important role, really advancing a dialogue in the community" in his current NGO role, one Washington Middle East hand said on condition of anonymity. “He really in a short time has stepped up to the plate.”

The Middle East hand didn’t know if Wexler had recently been re-offered or would accept the ambassador job. But “when the president asks you, one is hard pressed to say no," the former official acknowledged...."