If you get a chance, watch Steve Clemens interview with Rachel, on last night.
He offers solid reasons Hagel would be good for the position.
He makes a great point, when its time to cut spending in defense, having a republican lead the way helps.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26315908/ns/msnbc_tv-rachel_maddow_show/#50369245
Many in congress were wrong about Iraq, Hillary was among them, & Joe Biden.
In my opinion, many democrats were in fear of being called soft on terrorism if they didn't support the Iraq war... doesn't make me proud....
But at least a list of dem's did oppose.
They consider Chaffee a 'r', but he's never been a real 'r'.
So in reality NO republican opposed the war.
http://usliberals.about.com/od/liberalleadership/a/IraqNayVote.htm

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