Cenk Uygur
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GOP Hates Obama's Republican Defense Candidate

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December 21, 2012

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"For the second time in a matter of weeks, a top pick for one of President Obama's top Cabinet posts is running into some real roadblocks.

And perhaps nothing is a better metaphor for the increasing polarization of American politics.

Former senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.). (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Former senator Chuck Hagel's (R-Neb.) potential/likely nomination as Secretary of Defense looms this week amid a growing chorus of criticism over his past comments about Israel and his policy positions on issues including the defense budget."*

Will the GOP work with Obama on anything? What if he chooses to nominate a Republican as Secretary of Defense? Is that unreasonable? As Cenk Uygur explains, yes, it somehow is.

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