Chuck Hagel

Hagel, Lieberman Praise Obama's National Security Team

USA Today | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics

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Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, a moderate Republican who is retiring this year and had been mentioned as a possibility for some national security posts, c...

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Colin Powell for Middle East Envoy -- Dennis Ross for US Ambassador to Israel?

Steve Clemons | Posted 11.25.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

Colin Powell could be the person asked to do the broad negotiating and arm twisting to achieve the Obama administration's foreign policy objectives with Iran and in Arab-Israel peace negotiations.

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Hoping Hillary Says Yes

Alec Baldwin | Posted 11.21.2008 | Politics

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Alec Baldwin

Sitting less than ten feet from Hillary Clinton at an RFK Memorial event in New York this week, I was overwhelmed by the presence and power the woman carries with her wherever she goes.

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Sam Stein

Hagel, Unrestrained, Lashes Into Bush, Rush And The GOP

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

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Two months before he leaves office, Sen. Chuck Hagel is increasingly unrestrained by political niceties. Appearing at a forum at the Johns Hopkins Sc...

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Obama: Choose Bill Richardson, Lee Hamilton, Dick Lugar, Al Gore or Chuck Hagel -- but not Hillary Clinton -- as your Secretary of State

Robert Guttman | Posted 11.18.2008 | Politics

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Robert Guttman

Why get involved with the Clintons when there are much better choices to be considered? Shouldn't the new president-elect be forming his own team of Obama loyalists?

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Obama, Richardson and Building American Leadership in a Complex World

David Paul | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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David Paul

Of the Secretary of State choices, Governor Richardson brings both a depth of experience and a philosophical commitment to Barack Obama's leadership style.

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How Far Will Obama Take 'Team of Rivals' Approach? ... Hillary? McCain? Romney? Lieberman?

Mark Nickolas | Posted 11.14.2008 | Politics

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Mark Nickolas

Sen. Clinton is obviously qualified and I think America would love to see a new government that wasn't simply made-up of cronies but of people with differing viewpoints who come together for the good of the country.

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Why Obama Should Not Pick a Republican Secretary of Defense

Cenk Uygur | Posted 11.11.2008 | Politics

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Cenk Uygur

The Republicans overall now are hideous in matters of defense and foreign policy. Encouraging their perceived supremacy in those topics is a very bad idea for the country.

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Should the Next Secretary of State Understand the Urgency of Climate Change?

David Roberts | Posted 11.07.2008 | Green

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David Roberts

Hagel was out ahead of many of his Senate colleagues in acknowledging the existence of climate change, but he led the Senate fight against Kyoto.

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Can We Please Have A Pro-Choice, Pro-Environment Secretary of State?

Jane Hamsher | Posted 11.06.2008 | Politics

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Jane Hamsher

The new Secretary of State will deal with whatever replaces the Kyoto agreement. Hagel has a 9% 2008 rating from the League of Conservation Voters. Lugar scores 18%. Are they really the best people for the job?

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Chuck Hagel: Obama's Secretary Of Defense?

Huffington Post | Posted 11.05.2008 | Politics

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***Check Back For Updates! For the latest news on the Obama cabinet, visit the Huffpo's Obama Cabinet Big News Page!*** Chuck Hagel, Republican sena...

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Hagel: Palin "Arguably The Thinnest-Résumé Candidate" For VP In U.S. History

New Yorker | Posted 10.27.2008 | Politics

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In early June, Senators Chuck Hagel and John McCain met in Hagel's office on Capitol Hill. McCain, the presumptive Republican Presidential nominee, co...

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Obama Enjoys Boost in Va. From Influential Sen. Webb

Lisa Solod Warren | Posted 10.24.2008 | Home

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Lisa Solod Warren

Jim Webb, Democratic Senator from Virginia, has made a huge difference in the Senate. As the 51st Democrat in the Senate, he swung the majority two y...

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Chuck Hagel Will Help Obama Find his "Inner Nixon"

Steve Clemons | Posted 10.15.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

Rumors are swirling that Chuck Hagel -- and Colin Powell -- may both endorse Barack Obama in the days shortly after this debate. I have no idea if that is true -- and to some degree it doesn't matter.

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Hagel's Wife To Back Obama

AP | BOB LEWIS | Posted 10.06.2008 | Politics

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RICHMOND, Va. — The wife of Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel plans to endorse Democrat Barack Obama. Lilibet Hagel has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conf...

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Seth Colter Walls

Dems Blame Senate GOP For Blocking Iran Sanctions Bill

HuffingtonPost.com | Seth Colter Walls | Posted 10.03.2008 | Politics

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The Democratic chairman of the House Foreign Affairs committee and Sen. Harry Reid both issued statements Friday afternoon blaming Senate Republicans ...

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Conservatives Against Sarah Palin: The List is Growing

Steve Clemons | Posted 10.01.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

George Will, Kathleen Parker, David Frum, Sen. Chuck Hagel, former Sen. Lincoln Chafee, Charles Krauthammer. . .Who else should be added to this list?

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Hagel On Palin: 'Stretch To Say She's Got The Experience To Be President'

Think Progress | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics

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In an interview with the Omaha World-Herald, Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) questioned whether John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin, has the experience t...

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Previously Unknown Hagel Letter Warns Rice of Russia Collision

Steve Clemons | Posted 09.18.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

This letter warns the administration that its actions in the Balkans ran the risk of triggering blowback from Russia -- it seems it was ignored.

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Nico Pitney

Hillary Clinton, GOP Senators Cheer Biden VP Pick

HuffingtonPost.com | Nico Pitney | Posted 08.23.2008 | Politics

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Obama spokesman Bill Burton sends around warm statements about the Biden VP pick from three GOP Senators (who, it should be noted, buck the party's rh...

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Jason Linkins

Right-Wing Vets Group Assails Vietnam Vet Hagel

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.20.2008 | Politics

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David Bellavia, founder of Bush suck-up outfit Vets For Freedom, says he "will never attack a Vietnam veteran," but then proceeds to say this about Se...

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Why "Radio Silence" Can be a Good Thing in VP Selection

Steve Clemons | Posted 08.19.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

Be thankful for radio silence I guess when other candidates for VP like Daschle and Bayh are getting phone calls saying, "Sorry....but we look forward to working with you in many other ways in the coming years."

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McCain Puts Out Call for Interns

Steve Clemons | Posted 08.18.2008 | Politics

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Steve Clemons

I am one of those who would like to see the best and brightest young people engage in either party, and campaign internships can be great ladders up.

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The October Surprise Shouldn't Come as One

Trey Ellis | Posted 08.15.2008 | Politics

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Trey Ellis

What will it be? A nod to Israel to bomb Iran? An American-engineered coup in Pakistan? Whatever it is, it is coming and if Obama intends to weather the dirty trick he will have to be prepared.

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Hagel "Not Planning" To Endorse Either Candidate

USA Today | Posted 08.13.2008 | Politics

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Sen. Chuck Hagel, a Nebraska Republican who is one of John McCain's closest friends -- but who has been mentioned as a potential running mate for Demo...

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