If he keeps this up, then he's not going to be the nominee.
why not? he (rand) is a conservative.
Who cares? Why is it a big deal? Who would it be if it wasn't him? Ron Paul?
Well, I guess nobody cares then. I'll stop posting about Rand Paul.
I think he should have supported him the whole way. I'm no expert on American politics but isn't Hagel the most non interventionist of defense secretaries that Obama could conceivably nominate?
... just as the State has no money of its own, so it has no power of its own - Albert Jay Nock
Well, it seems to me that Obama hires incompetent yes-men. Rand Paul probably did this so he can legitimately claim that he is not another Republican "obstructionist." He's trying to come across as fair and impartial and not a naysaying ideologue. It may give his later arguments and run more credence as someone who carefully considered the issues who is not simply a partisan hack.
ok, why wouldnt he vote to confirm? whats wrong with hagel that couldnt be said about kerry, clinton, condi, kissinger, etc.? I'm genuinely curious why there seems to be an expectation that mainstream politicians oppose the confirmation of political appointments "just because." the country could still go to war with a vacant cabinet, or a cabinet full of "illegal" or unconfirmed bureaucrats.
Because he's a nice guy.