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Topic: Mr. Hagel and the Jews |
Mr. Hagel and the Jews
Weekly Standard, by ELLIOTT ABRAMS
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Posted By:FlyRight, 1/7/2013 7:59:06 AM
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| During the hearings on Chuck Hagel’s nomination to be secretary of defense, it’s clear that the views of gay rights organizations will be heard. There the issue seems to be whether Hagel’s apology for previous remarks and beliefs was sincere, or motivated solely by self-interest. He had years to apologize publicly, but did so only when opposition from gay rights groups threatened his nomination.
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Reply 1 - Posted by:
RU4us, 1/7/2013 8:46:14 AM (No. 9102808)
It would be fairly easy for republicans to derail hagel, One of the old-timers should come out and say that he was actually glad to see the appointment of someone who has taken a strong stand on gays and Jews.
After hagel has declined for "family reasons", the elder statesman could parse his statement for the media and note that he was glad because it should disqualify hagel from consideration.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
reilly, 1/7/2013 9:56:45 AM (No. 9102958)
Where´s the blowback against Obama for nominating the guy? Where?
This is a cynical nomination from the guy that got overwhelming Jewish support. He wants Republicans to eat one of their own.
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