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Cheney responds to Hagel's criticism ["Well, I'm vice president and they're not.".....]
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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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To: Sub-Driver

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.


41 posted on 01/28/2007 10:08:00 AM PST by Rosemont
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Ha I love it!!


42 posted on 01/28/2007 10:41:24 AM PST by OMalley (Without love, deeds, even the most brilliant, count as nothing. St. Therese, "the little flower")
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To: dufekin
The people of Nebraska should welcome him home to real America with an embarrassing defeat in any primary hereafter held to restore their state to its former glory and greatness.

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.

43 posted on 01/28/2007 11:41:07 AM PST by Ole Okie
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To: Sub-Driver

Cheney/Steele 2008


44 posted on 01/28/2007 11:55:04 AM PST by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: Mr.Smorch
Sorry that is a picture of Barney Franks Grandfather.

:>)

45 posted on 01/29/2007 1:16:57 PM PST by Syncro
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To: hinckley buzzard

I have been very happy with Vice President Cheney....love his style!


46 posted on 01/29/2007 2:03:41 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach (The DemonicRATS believe ....that the best decisions are always made after the fact.)
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To: Syncro
You might be right, the Frank's were always spreading their legs....

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47 posted on 01/29/2007 3:37:28 PM PST by AdvisorB
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To: Sub-Driver
Why doesn't Bush respond. The new tone doesn't work. Until the Democrat-media cabal dies off, it's got to viewed as outright war with the donks, and the dumb rhinos.
48 posted on 01/29/2007 3:39:46 PM PST by Tarpon
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To: WalterSkinner

same here.


49 posted on 01/29/2007 3:40:43 PM PST by Arizona Carolyn
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To: Republic

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.


50 posted on 01/29/2007 3:41:50 PM PST by Arizona Carolyn
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To: kellynla

"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.


51 posted on 01/29/2007 3:51:16 PM PST by seekthetruth
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To: Rosemont
As bad as Carlito Hagel is on this issue, he is even worse on illegal immigration.

That's good to know. Hagel's softness on illegal immigration will hurt him next year. Dust-ups with Cheney may not.

52 posted on 01/29/2007 3:51:17 PM PST by x
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