TRENDING: Outcome Of Hagel Filibuster Vote Uncertain -- CNN
Washington (CNN) - Chuck Hagel’s bid to lead the Pentagon faces an uncertain outcome on a critical vote Friday as Democrats attempt to break a GOP filibuster of the defense secretary nominee.
Despite optimism from administration officials, who believe Hagel will get the five GOP votes he needs to end the filibuster, senior congressional sources in both parties are less positive. They told CNN they now are not sure he will get the votes.
Doubts were raised Wednesday after Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, said he was reconsidering his pledge not to filibuster Hagel because the Obama administration was refusing to provide key details about the president’s actions on the night of the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.
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More News On Reports That Republicans Are Starting To Filibuster Chuck Hagel's Nomination As US Secretary Of Defense
Hagel confirmation will take 60 votes -- Washington Post
Defense Pick Needs 60 Votes for Nomination to Advance -- Wall Street Journal
Republicans begin filibuster against Hagel -- L.A. Times
Harry Reid sets the stage for Chuck Hagel showdown -- Politico
GOP prevents vote on Hagel as Defense secretary -- L.A. Times
Senate Democrats, Accusing G.O.P. of Obstruction, Try to Force Hagel Vote -- New York Times
Key senator calls Hagel’s views on threats facing US ‘unsettling’ as floor vote is scheduled -- Washington Post
Senate to vote Friday on Chuck Hagel -- Politico
Hagel Becomes First Filibustered Defense Nominee -- NPR
My Comment: What's my take .... like I said yesterday ... it will be close but the votes to filibuster are not there. But tomorrow is another day.
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