Hagel Says Iraq Differences May Prevent McCain Endorsement

Bloomberg ^ | Sun Mar 23, 3:15 PM ET | Molly Peterson

[tatown]

March 23 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska said long-held disagreements with the Bush administration's handling of the Iraq War may prevent him from endorsing fellow Republican Senator John McCain's presidential bid.

``When I endorse someone, or when I work for someone, or commit to someone, I want to be behind that person in every way I can,'' Hagel, who supports a withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, said today on ABC's ``This Week.'' ``John and I have some pretty fundamental disagreements over the future of foreign policy.''

The U.S. needs a ``clear plan'' for ending the war, said Hagel, who serves on the Foreign Relations Committee and plans to retire from the Senate when his second term ends in January.

[tatown]

The fact that Hagel won't endorse him should help McCain's standing among conservatives rather than hurt it.

[xzins]

There’s one that will truly hurt.

Chuck can turn his endorsement to Hillary or Obama. They sound like soul mates.

[syriacus]

The fact that Hagel won't endorse him should help McCain's standing among conservatives rather than hurt it.

Hagel's endorsement would not help McCain, that's for sure.

[AlphaOneAlpha]

Who should give a damn about the irrelevant Chuck Hagel.

[AlphaOneAlpha]

Who should give a damn about the irrelevant Chuck Hagel.

[marron]

Well, if Hagel is against him, maybe he isn’t all bad.

Hagel is delusional if he thinks his endorsement helps any Repub. McCain probably paid him not to endorse him.

[proudpapa]

The good people of Nebraska could do much better by randomly selecting Hagels replacement from the Omaha phonebook.

[Old Retired Army Guy]

I agree. Hagel’s endorsement would be a net minus.

[babble-on]

Hagel is the new McCain

[BGHater]

Bill Clinton likes McCain, thats enough for me.
The fun starts at around 50 secs into it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlu7wjPEK4k&feature=related

[Pete]

McCain should thank God for small favors.

[top 2 toe red]

Me thinks, Mr. Hagel has an inflated view of his importance.

[top 2 toe red]

LOL...very true.

[Old Retired Army Guy]

DUH! Is there anybody in the U.S. Senate that doesn’t have an inflated view of his importance? Biggest collection of egotists in the world.

[elhombrelibre]

Yeah, not being endorsed by Hagel is a big plus. Nebraska is an embarrassment with this RINO.

[11th Commandment]

{Hagel speaking of McCain}..."John and I have some pretty fundamental disagreements over the future of foreign policy."

True, McCain is right on Iraq and you Senator, are WRONG. You can't get any different than that.

[Verginius Rufus]

If a Republican had been standing at that podium with Stonewall Jackson’s name on it, he’d be called a racist.

[Verginius Rufus]

Maybe Hagel is hoping to get on Obama’s short list for the VP slot.

[riskybiz]

I guess that means Dennis Kucinuch won’t indorse McCain either.

Birds of a feather?

[xzins]

LOL!