Posted on 05/13/2007 1:29:10 PM PDT by Sub-Driver
Hagel Eyes Bloomberg As Possible '08 Running Mate Republcian Sen. Hagel Says Party Has Been 'Hijacked'
(CBS) WASHINGTON The Republican Party has been "hijacked" and led away from its core values, Chuck Hagel, the Republican Senator from Nebraska, said Sunday on Face The Nation.
Hagel, who is still considering his options for the 2008 race, left open the possibility of becoming an independent and sharing a ticket with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
"I am not happy with the Republican Party today," Hagel said. "It's been hijacked by a group of single-minded almost isolationists, insulationists, power-projectors."
Hagel said he will not decide if he is going to run for president until late this summer. He did not say if he would run as a Republican or as an independent. Asked by Bob Schieffer if independent candidates would be good for the political system, Hagel said they would be.
"What America will be looking at and wanting and demanding is honest, competent, accountable leadership," he said. "We need some new, fresh, independent ideas to lead this country forward."
After dining with former New York's mayor, who is also said to be considering a run for president as an independent, Hagel said people might want to consider the two on a ticket.
"We didn't make any deals, but I think Mayor Bloomberg is the kind of individual who should seriously think about this," Hagel said. "He is the mayor of one of the greatest cities on earth. He makes that city work. That's what America wants."
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Hijacked by isolationists, insulationists, power-projectors. Can’t quite picture what an isolationist power-projector would be.
Chuck and Bloomie? No, really, this is an experiment to see if it’s possible for a major ticket to garner exactly zero votes, isn’t it?
lol.....isolationist power-projectors?
There are many things wrong with the Republican Party today (most notably, fakers like Chuck Hagel and Michael Bloomberg), but I hadn’t considered the problem we have with those nefarious “insulationists and power-projectors.”
And the media scoffs at Ron Paul’s candidacy! At least he has some constituents.
How can you be isolationist and power-projecting at the same time?
(...And incidentally, coming from one of the two declared anti-war candidates in the GOP field, Hagel using “isolationist” as an epithet is pure comedy.)
“Can’t quite picture what an isolationist power-projector would be.”
Where is “The Far Side” when we need it. C’mon Larsen, wake up!!
How about the insulationist isolationist? Sounds like a toddler hiding under his blanket.
*giggle*
If they put Hagel on top of the ticket it might be trouble. but if Bloomly is on top and then the Dems are in trouble. I mean can you see Bloomy forcing Hillary to talk about Gun Control as the Republican just sicks back and smiles.....
Rolling on the Floor Laughing :)
Hagel and Bloomberg have constituents.
But they’re all Democrats.
“isolationist power-projector”
Ah dunno, but I’m gonna patent the sombish!!
Thank you. Hagel is becoming senile. Wonder if the Dems would consider a trade for Tim Johnson?
I needed a laugh, thanks. It’s true, but he’s one of the pirates! (Yarrrrrrr, RINO maties, etc...)
LOL!!
Can’t..
Stop..
Laughing...
Hagels round went off in the barrel
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Don't underestimate them. If the choice came down to Hillary or Obama vs. Rudy or McCain then a third party will probably generate a lot of interest. Even Hagel and Bloomie will become attractive to some.
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