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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Obama expected to pick Hagel as opponents prepare for a fight [View all]TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)22. I read that he liked both candidates almost equally, but once it became clear
that Republicans were determined to trash Rice, it seems it was just that easy for him to go with Kerry, who obviously has more stature, and would be an easy confirmation (since the Repubs want his seat). I do think he was torn between the two, because he is close with Rice and trusts her--but he probably thought the risk of that seat was worth getting a widely-applauded, high-profile SoS.
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Hope Chuck has a flak jacket handy. Such craziness over a SecDef pick, I have never seen.
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#2
An ironic comment considering Hagel attacked Clinton nominee Hormel in a bigoted, hate fueled
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#9
I read that he liked both candidates almost equally, but once it became clear
TwilightGardener
Jan 2013
#22
That's funny stuff. Republicans have called him a traitor for years on end now.
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2013
#10
I am One Who Thinks PBO Should Move Ahead with Hagel's Nomination if That's His Choice
Indykatie
Jan 2013
#7
The Repubs have crazy views in general with Israel. They support only the right wing there.
Jennicut
Jan 2013
#13
He apologized for his homophobic remark. The HRC accepted his apology. Even if you don't
jenmito
Jan 2013
#18
The Dems. who can do this are hawks compared to Hagel (who endorsed Obama in '08) and who
jenmito
Jan 2013
#23
I saw a tweet today from a FP person which said - imagine trying to get Gates confirmed now. The RW
Pirate Smile
Jan 2013
#27
Not that I can find, at least as far back as Truman. Clinton however named republican Cohen, and
Purveyor
Jan 2013
#20