Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hagel Apologizes for 1998 Gay Slur

In bid to appease the left ahead of potential defense secretary nomination

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 21, 2012 1:47 PM CST

(Newser) – Chuck Hagel apologized today for a 1998 incident in which he described prospective ambassador James Hormel "openly and aggressively gay." Democratic activists have been railing against the incident lately, in light of Hagel's rumored candidacy for defense secretary, Politico reports. "Ambassadorial... Read full story »

COMMENTS

Read the comment policy

You need to Log in to Newser to comment. Don't have an account yet? Sign up now!

20 comments

Politico (Source Grid »)

Politics

homophobia • Chuck Hagel • defense secretary • gay slur • anti-gay slur

What is Newser?

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser, we choose the most thought-provoking and entertaining stories from hundreds of US and international sources and reduce them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »

Partnering with: The Street

View Newser on the mobile website

Hagel Apologizes for 1998 Gay Slur

In bid to appease the left ahead of potential defense secretary nomination

homophobia • Chuck Hagel • defense secretary • gay slur • anti-gay slur

MOST POPULAR STORIES

[ By Views ]

[ By Comments ]

About Us

Site

Community

Site Maps

Tools

More News

What is Newser?