Politico Celebrates Obama´s ´Bipartisan Spirit´ With Hagel Nomination Posted By: Warner Todd Huston 1/9/2013 1:13:43 PM Referenced Article written by Only one reason why Obama wants Hagel. It´s so he can blame Republicans for defense budget cuts. Publius Forum, by Warner Todd Huston Original Article
Upon President Obama´s nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense, Politico celebrated the move as proof of Obama´s "bipartisan spirit." Politico notes that Hagel has detractors on both sides of the aisle, but it appears the Washington political newser feels that makes him a great choice.
Only one reason why Obama wants Hagel. It´s so he can blame Republicans for defense budget cuts.