A current Nebraska United States Senator says a former Nebraska United States Senator might well be a lightning rod for controversy, but he will stick with him
A current Nebraska United States Senator says a former Nebraska United States Senator might well be a lightning rod for controversy, but he will stick with him. Brent Martin explains.
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Senator Johanns says he knows former Senator Chuck Hagel better than anyone in Washington...and after studying his record and meeting with him personally, Johanns is firm in his decision to vote for Hagel as the next Secretary of Defense. Johanns says he understands few are lukewarm about long-time friend. . .Sen. Mike Johanns; "are calling"
Efforts to confirm Hagel were scrapped before the Senate left for a week-long break. Johanns expects Hagel to win confirmation by the full Senate when the vote is expected to come back to the floor tomorrow (TUE).
Senator Johanns says he's comfortable with his decision to support former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel as the next Secretary of Defense.
Johanns says he probably knows Hagel better than anyone in Washington. . .
Johanns; "down on this"
An effort to confirm Hagel was blocked by opponents before the Senate went on break. His confirmation is expected to come back before the full Senate tomorrow (TUE).
Senator Johanns says he stands firm in his support of former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense.
Johanns calls Hagel a provocative guy, who leaves few lukewarm about him. . .
Johanns; "thought it would be"
Still, Johanns expects Hagel to win confirmation tomorrow (TUE) when the Senate again is set to vote on his nomination.
Senator Johanns expects an effort to block the vote on former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense to fail.
Johanns, who served as Secretary of Agriculture, says the Senate shouldn't subject cabinet nominees to filibuster-vote threshiolds. . .
Johanns; "governing the country"
Johanns says he's comfortable with his decision to vote for Hagel, though he understands that Hagel turns off many, which has cost him some support in the Senate.
(courtesy of Nebraska Radio Network)
