And Mr. Obama has worked so hard to cultivate friendships in the GOP
Senate Republicans block vote on Hagel nomination
"Senate Republicans blocked a vote on Chuck Hagel’s nomination as secretary of defense on Thursday, launching an unprecedented filibuster and a severe rebuke to the White House.
"Falling one vote shy of the 60 needed to move forward on the nomination, the Hagel filibuster brought stark condemnations from President Obama and Senate Democrats for its precedent-setting nature -- the first time a defense secretary nominee had been filibustered. The setback came during what many believe is a critical period for the Pentagon as it winds down troops from Afghanistan and implements costly budget cuts.
"It was also a hard slap to a former colleague and member of the chamber."
And this next remark is pure Obama:
Hagel fails to beat filibuster on day of more troubling revelations
"The Washington Free Beacon reported today about a speech Hagel gave in 2007 — as reported at the time by one of his supporters — that the State Department had become an “adjunct” to the Israeli Foreign Ministry."
"Hagel supporters are fuming, but he was a bad selection. It’s not over, they can bring it up for another vote, but it’s time for this divisive and bad choice to step aside."
Senate Republicans block vote on Hagel nomination
"Senate Republicans blocked a vote on Chuck Hagel’s nomination as secretary of defense on Thursday, launching an unprecedented filibuster and a severe rebuke to the White House.
"Falling one vote shy of the 60 needed to move forward on the nomination, the Hagel filibuster brought stark condemnations from President Obama and Senate Democrats for its precedent-setting nature -- the first time a defense secretary nominee had been filibustered. The setback came during what many believe is a critical period for the Pentagon as it winds down troops from Afghanistan and implements costly budget cuts.
"It was also a hard slap to a former colleague and member of the chamber."
And this next remark is pure Obama:
He added that “it’s just unfortunate that this kind of politics intrudes at a time when I’m still presiding over a war in Afghanistan and I need a secretary of defense who is coordinating with our allies” on U.S. strategy in the region.
Hagel fails to beat filibuster on day of more troubling revelations
"The Washington Free Beacon reported today about a speech Hagel gave in 2007 — as reported at the time by one of his supporters — that the State Department had become an “adjunct” to the Israeli Foreign Ministry."
"Hagel supporters are fuming, but he was a bad selection. It’s not over, they can bring it up for another vote, but it’s time for this divisive and bad choice to step aside."
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