Some Democrats are against Hagel perhaps because he is listed and labeled as a repug. To some people, label means everything and they can't see past that. Not that I am saying that this is the case here, but I try to keep a "neutral" eye open when it comes to this political game.
Unfortunately from what I seen in the last 10 or so years, some can not get past such labeling--and for good reason. I know and can hear voices saying "they (if they were repug) would not (make that NEVER) nominate or accept a Democrat for anything". And while turn around is thought to be fair play, this way no one will ever get anywhere, ever. I also know that it is past the time for Democrats to turn the other cheek, as this has been done too much in the past on our part, and now it really is their turn. But it has to start somewhere, and I would like to think that I am big enough to start it out.
Of course, since our current President Barack Obama has been elected and serves, everyone that the President likes, nominates, or wants to nominate are strongly dispelled, discouraged, targeted and voted against. I really don't see how the President keeps a straight face in the midst of all of this hate; but as God has admonished, "Vengeance is Mine." 
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