1.0 link 43221 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/matt-browner-hamlin/hagel-punts-announcement-_b_43221.html After a big build-up of expectation that Senator Chuck Hagel would announce something about his intentions for 2008 today - presidential campaign, senatorial campaign, or retirement - Hagel punted his decision until later this year. As someone who does not understand why Hagel would run for president, I see this as a sensible play. Hagel's false image as a moderate and maverick block acceptance with much of the Republican base, despite the fact that Hagel voted with...

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