Hagel Ponders White House Run As War Criticism Raises His Profile, yawn…
Both parties have their Iraq war contrarians. For the Democrats, it is Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut, whose steadfast support for President Bush nearly cost him his seat last year and forced him to run as an independent. The Republican version is Hagel, a career maverick from Nebraska and the only GOP senator to call for an end to the war.
Hagel’s sharp criticism of the war has placed him squarely in the mainstream of public opinion on Iraq and revived long-dormant speculation about his presidential ambitions. Hagel has been eclipsed by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), a leading contender for his party’s presidential nomination who has vigorously endorsed the president’s war policies.
But with McCain appearing increasingly isolated on the issue as public opinion has turned overwhelmingly against the war, Hagel is acting like a politician who believes his stock is climbing. In other words, he is considering a White House run.
Hagel said in a wide-ranging interview this week that he is discussing his options with his family and other confidants and will make a decision in the next six weeks.
He said one possibility is forming a presidential exploratory committee and — despite his outcast position within his party — seeking the Republican nomination. Or he may seek a third Senate term. Then again, he might take a more creative path.
Hagel joked during the interview about teaming up with New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, a moderate Republican, and also floated the possibility of joining a bipartisan unity ticket with a Democrat – with his name first, of course.
Hagel clearly admires Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and calls him “a star,” OH SHIT THAT TIS ALL I NEED TO READ!
There is more (here) but why bother.
Hagel is just another in a long line of fake ass politicians who is taking a particular position for simple political expediency to see how much traction he can get from the liberal left media, but damm it seems to be working.
Dude is an idiot and another fucken RHINO.
Joking that you would think some bullshit “unity” ticket with some crazy Democrat was a good idea proves that he is a man lacking in conviction, it all about the prize, no real leadership in my opinion.
Dude just fucken change parties and call it a day and stop this moderate Republican bullshit.
Another reason why the Republican is so jacked up today.
You people in Nebraska must be real proud, but oops we have our own dolt here in Kansas with Senator Brownback.
Did I already mention that is seems as though the Republican Party getting more jacked up by the day!? Damm
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