Critics say Admiral lobbying for world's largest warship 'compensating for something'

NORFOLK, Va. — Critics of Rear Adm. Richard Petit suggest the admiral "might be compensating for something," after the officer has waged an extraordinary campaign for the Navy to commission the world’s largest warship.

"We need bigger warships if the American people expect us to stand firm against our adversaries." said Petit, the Commander of Carrier St…