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12. There is no stronger advocate for active duty troops and veterans

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 08:13 PM

Jan 2013

(who also happens to be qualified for the job) than Hagel--plus he has the trust of Obama, Joe Biden and John Kerry. Goes beyond politics, IMO.

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Should Obama nominate Hagel for DEFENSE?? [View all] kentuck Jan 2013 OP

It's all about Israel..l dkf Jan 2013 #1

How about Wesley Clark? madinmaryland Jan 2013 #2

Clark would be a great choice also. think Jan 2013 #8

Are there NO qualified Democrats? Glorfindel Jan 2013 #3

Think "politics"... kentuck Jan 2013 #4

Yes, unless he has a Dem equally pro-defense-cuts joelbny Jan 2013 #5

I'd rather have, you know, a frigging Democrat. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #6

Yes, I love having a homophobic, anti-choice, anti-worker Republican forestpath Jan 2013 #7

Obama can't find a Democrat that he likes? AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #9

If I wanted a Republican administration, I'd have voted... polichick Jan 2013 #10

There is no stronger advocate for active duty troops and veterans TwilightGardener Jan 2013 #12

Hagel is anything but moderate MotherPetrie Jan 2013 #13