... he's finally getting a job in the Obama administration:
I remember during the campaign that there was a lot of speculation about Hagel working with -- or even running with Barack Obama. Obviously, the latter did not happen. However, I think that Hagel is a good pick for this post.
Former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel will soon have a new role in the Obama administration, he will be named co-chair of President's Intelligence Advisory Board.
In that capacity, Hagel will be charged with overseeing the work of the intelligence agencies for the president and investigating violations of law by the clandestine community. The panel, formerly known as the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, was renamed and stripped of some of its powers in 2008 by the George W. Bush administration.
Hagel never endorsed Obama or Arizona Senator John McCain for the presidency, but he often spoke out on in favor of Obama's foreign policy ideas during the campaign and his wife endorsed Obama just before the election.
Hagel was rumored for a high level appointment when Obama was elected. A Vietnam veteran, he was at times said to be up for the position of Secretary of Defense or ambassador to a major ally such as Japan.
Cue the Republican base calling Hagel a 'traitor' or 'war criminal' in 3... 2... 1...
Want more? RSS FEED | TWITTER FEED | FACEBOOK | STORE | HOME
The Pajama Pundit - Founder/Editor
