White House Wavers On Hagel, Considers Others For Defense -- Government Executive
Besieged by criticism from right and left, and considerable skepticism from his former Senate colleagues, Chuck Hagel appears to be following the path of Susan Rice as a trial-balloon nominee who finds himself quickly losing altitude in Washington. And as happened with Rice, the White House is now signaling that it may soon puncture Hagel's hopes.
Just as occurred with Rice, the U.N. ambassador whose prospective nomination as secretary of State—leaked to the media—flamed out in the face of widespread criticism of her, President Obama appears to be rethinking his choice for Defense secretary.
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My Comment: As I had explained in this post two days ago .... certain past remarks have caught up with Sen. Chuck Hagel that will not garner the support of many Senate Democrats AND Republicans.The only way that his nomination can be secured is if President Obama goes to 'bat for him' .... a prospect that (in my opinion) has zero chance of happening.
Update: At least New York Times Op-Ed Columnist Thomas Friedman still supports him.
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