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15. I was unaware Panetta was leaving his post.

Sat Dec 1, 2012, 01:46 AM

Dec 2012

Why? Didn't he just get the position?

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Obama defense pick could come sooner than expected [View all] DonViejo Nov 2012 OP

+1 patrice Nov 2012 #2

I'm good with Hagel. Hope that is his selection. eom Purveyor Nov 2012 #5

I liked Robert Gates. David__77 Nov 2012 #3

Hope to god it's not that fucking asshole Chuck Hagel MotherPetrie Nov 2012 #4

We have one for Hagel, and one against Hagel adieu Nov 2012 #6

I'm a DEMOCRAT. I think that's plenty self-explanatory as to why forestpath Dec 2012 #13

Your link is very informative. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2012 #20

True, he is not one of us Tom Rinaldo Dec 2012 #21

There are plenty of good Democrats to chose from. wisteria Nov 2012 #7

Agree. femmocrat Nov 2012 #8

Uhh.. why isn't Leon Panetta's name listed? blueclown Dec 2012 #9

Listed for what? Tx4obama Dec 2012 #11

I was unaware Panetta was leaving his post. blueclown Dec 2012 #15

He has held the position since July 1, 2011 Tx4obama Dec 2012 #16

Here's an excerpt I just now found regarding Panetta Tx4obama Dec 2012 #18

Ashton Carter would be a good pick. n/t tammywammy Dec 2012 #12

And if the repukes don't approve the choice then Obama ought to rachel1 Dec 2012 #14