Washington – The Senate has voted to confirm Chuck Hagel to be the nation’s next defense secretary.
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The vote Tuesday was 58-41, with four Republicans joining Democrats in backing President Barack Obama’s nominee.
The vote ended a contentious fight over the president’s choice for his second-term national security team.
Republicans opposed the former two-term Republican senator from Nebraska, casting him as out of the mainstream and overly critical of Israel. But Democrats stood together for Hagel, a twice-wounded Vietnam combat veteran.
Hagel will succeed Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who is stepping down after four years as CIA director and Pentagon chief.
The vote came just hours after Republicans dropped their delay and allowed the nomination to move forward. The Senate vote to end the filibuster was 71-27.
By our liberal Jewish politico chuck shumer. It’s our fault as we in Brooklyn elected this liberal.
No matter, Lev Adam beyad Hashem. We knew all along where obama stood. Just another anti-semite who miraculously becomes pro Israel once in office.
Mazel Tov, Chuck!
May hashem help and guide you in the right direction to keep us all safe.
Sincerely,
DRE53
Now the fun begins. Like John Kerry said, Americans have a right to be stupid. Should make for interesting Cabinet meetings.