Republicans give up the fight to block Hagel from becoming Sec. of Defense
Republican senators admitted that Chuck Hagel will be formally confirmed as Secretary of Defense in spite of their continuing objections to his selection by President Obama.
‘No, I don’t believe he’s qualified,’ said Senator John McCain, who was one of the Republicans leading the charge against Hagel’s nomination.
‘But I don’t believe that we should hold up his nomination any further, because I think it’s (been) a reasonable amount to time to have questions answered.’
