Robert Wexler leaving Congress

By GottaLaff

UPDATE via Marc Ambinder: Wexler, D-Fl, will be head of the Institute for Middle East Peace. No administration job.

I really like Robert Wexler and will miss him. Where's he off to?

Sun-Sentinel report, in full:

U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler, who represents Broward and Palm Beach counties, plans to resign from Congress.

He plans to announce his plans at a news conference Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Boca Raton.,

A Democratic source with knowledge of Wexler's plans said he is likely to take a public policy job that deals with the Middle East.

Wexler, a senior member of the House Foreign Relations Committee, has long been involved in issues involving Israel and Turkey.

More hints:

"The White House is keeping a tight lid on this one, but it's definitely not USAID," one well placed congressional source said.

And this:

The Washington Independent is also hearing buzz about the ambassadorship to Israel.

Who will end up replacing him? Go here for the names of a few likely candidates.

Sigh. He was always someone who I listened to when the cameras aimed his way. I'm sure wherever he finally ends up, he'll make us proud.