Posted on 01/28/2007 7:50:27 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Cheney responds to Hagel's criticism
16 minutes ago
Vice President Dick Cheney shot back at Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel (news, bio, voting record) of Nebraska, who has accused the Bush administration of playing "a pingpong game with American lives" by sending more U.S. troops into Iraq.
"Let's say I believe firmly in Ronald Reagan's 11th commandment: Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican," Cheney said. "But it's very hard sometimes to adhere to that where Chuck Hagel is involved."
Cheney's comments came in a Newsweek interview released Sunday.
Hagel, a potential presidential candidate, has been outspoken in his criticism that the Republican White House lacks a coherent strategy in Iraq.
His "pingpong" remark came Wednesday as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee debated a nonbinding resolution that condemned Bush's troop buildup in Iraq. Hagel co-sponsored the measure, which the committee approved in a 12-9 vote.
He was the only Republican to vote for it.
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As bad as Carlito Hagel is on this issue, he is even worse on illegal immigration. Hagel will do or say anything to get favorable CNN coverage. His 'bipartisan' lovefest TV appearances with Joe Biden are really tough to stomach.
Ha I love it!!
Most of the population of Nebraska shows up in Lincoln on game days. They constitute very devoted fans of the Cornhuskers, and are a classy group, even when the Big Red of the South shows up to play.
I'm sure that they will turn Chuck Hagel back to farming in the next election.
Cheney/Steele 2008
:>)
I have been very happy with Vice President Cheney....love his style!
same here.
Maybe Hagel is suffering from Lincoln Chaffee syndrome. Someone told him he is a Republican and he believed it rather than examining his values are realizing they are closer to the Dems than the GOP.
"Cheney/Steele 2008"
I would love that ticket too, but know Cheney has said he does not want to run for President. He has served many years and wants to spend time with his grandchildren and go fishing more. Can't blame him, but wish he would change his mind.
That's good to know. Hagel's softness on illegal immigration will hurt him next year. Dust-ups with Cheney may not.
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