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Hagel's Skill: Saying What We Want to Hear

Bret Stephens: Former senator is no GOP maverick

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 8, 2013 12:43 PM CST

(Newser) – Chuck Hagel showed courage in Vietnam—but those who hail him for the bravery to stand against his party have it wrong, writes Bret Stephens in the Wall Street Journal. The truth is, Hagel is just good at taking views "exactly in keeping with... Read full story »

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Chuck Hagel • defense secretary • Obama administration • President Obama • Dana Milbank • Bret Stephens

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Hagel's Skill: Saying What We Want to Hear

Bret Stephens: Former senator is no GOP maverick

Chuck Hagel • defense secretary • Obama administration • President Obama • Dana Milbank • Bret Stephens

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