Chuck Hagel Allies Fire Back; Critics Push For Michèle Flournoy [View all]

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After days of attacks on the man said to be Barack Obama’s top pick to be his next Defense secretary, Chuck Hagel’s friends are speaking out on his behalf.

As for his adversaries, they’re pushing somebody else to run the Pentagon: Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy.

First, Hagel’s allies: In response to sustained criticism by pro-Israel voices, Hagel’s former aides on Wednesday released a fact sheet outlining his positions on national security, Israel and the Middle East.

"Chuck Hagel is being misrepresented as anti-Israel and 'soft' on Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah. These accusations misrepresent Sen. Hagel's positions on national security, Israel and the Middle East," according to the fact sheet.

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