Reports are coming in that Chuck Hagel, by far my favorite Republican Senator currently in office, will not be making a much-speculated presidential run, nor will he run for re-election to his current position. A Vietnam infantry veteran, Hagel broke into the national headlines a couple of years ago for his blunt criticism of the Iraq War, long before it became politically convenient for Republicans to do so. He also notably broke party ranks for his relatively sane views on immigration, and is generally a sincere and extremely well-spoken figure. His name has been tossed around along with Michael Bloomberg as a potential Independent presidential ticket; sadly, it looks like neither of them are interested at this point. Hagel was even part of my inspiration in becoming a Nebraska Admiral, a post which he too holds.
So here's to you, Chuck. You'll certainly be missed.
So here's to you, Chuck. You'll certainly be missed.
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