GOP Lawmaker May Vote Against U.N. Nominee

[longship]

The Associated Press is reporting that Chuck Hagel (R-NE) is considering a negative vote on UN nominee John Bolton.

With a Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote expected Tuesday, Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska was asked whether he would endorse Bolton. "At this point, I will ... but I have been troubled with more and more allegations, revelations, coming about his style, his method of operation," said Hagel, the committee's No. 2 Republican.

"We need a uniter," he told CNN's "Late Edition." "We need a builder. We need someone who will reach out to our friends and our allies at the United Nations."

Could this be the tipping point on the Bolton nomination?

Here's the link: "GOP Lawmaker May Vote Against U.N. Nominee"

[still_one]

1. don't believe it

there is no honor among theives

[blm]

10. But this thief plans on running for prez in 2008. He wants to run as an

independent Republican who is not part of the Bush cabal, so he'll show an independent streak wherever he can....especially if Jeb Bush is his primary competition. McCain will endorse Hagel.

[Changenow]

12. That's why he is pretending to have concerns.

Not because he actually has a conscience.

He won't stray from the Republicans, they never do.

[The Doctor.]

2. Link please?

This is very interesting... I thought Bolton would get the rubber stamp.

[hraka]

6. He'll still vote for Bolton

"in the interest of unilateral cohesivenes" or some such other bull crap.

[Changenow]

13. He will be a rubber stamp

No doubt about it.

[NYC Liberal]

3. Here is a link:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=678340 GOP|Lawmaker May Vote Against U.N. Nominee>

[acmavm]

4. Bolton is a certifiable loon. Everyday new stories come out about the

man and his insanity. Between Bolton and DeLay the republicans are really beginning to look pretty unstable. And with their fearless leaders policies blowing up in everybody's faces, they may be rethinking some of their more outlandish actions.

But what the hell, Bolton is expendable. What worries me FAR MORE is Negroponte. That man is one of Satan's own. Now if we could just get straight which one of these devils is the Anti-Christ maybe we can do an Exorcist/The Omen type thing on the republican party and the crew that have commandeered the White House.

[kainah]

5. Hagel looked decidedly uncomfortable

when asked about his vote this morning. Nonetheless, he's still saying that he'll probably vote yes. The Dems need to push a little harder still. If Hagel votes no, I'll bet Chafee would also vote no.

[LibDemAlways]

7. What's amazing is how no repuke is

willing to make an informed decision based on the facts. Bolton is an unstable loon. They all know it. Yet, that makes no difference. They'll vote for him because the chimp tells them too. Advise and consent has given way to the big rubber stamp. They continually march in lockstep. I have no doubt that calls will be made and Hagel will fall in line. That's how repukes operate.

Because the Dems aren't so easily swayed by groupthink they lack the unified front they need to fight these thugs. You simply can't win battles when the opposing army is larger, single-minded, and absolutely determined to crush you.

[Voltaire99]

14. Regarding Dems and "groupthink"

Because the Dems aren't so easily swayed by groupthink they lack the unified front they need to fight these thugs. You simply can't win battles when the opposing army is larger, single-minded, and absolutely determined to crush you.

There's truth to that.

Another reason Dems, for nearly a quarter of a century, haven't been able to combat the GOP effectively is the prevalence of so many sold-out "conservative" Democrats--the DINOs, the GOP-lite.

But there's also the lack of moral courage that has come with the retreat from liberalism. Even a Democratic majority in Congress wasn't enough to stop Dems from giving Ronald Reagan most of what the old bastard wanted.

Bipartisanship--another word for acquiescence--cannot be the party's foundation.

[NashVegas]

8. He's Probably Looking for Some Highway Funds

just a hunch.

[Feathered Fish]

9. Why don't we forward the truthout link to Chuck

you know, the harrasment of the whistleblower. Just a thought.. it may make a difference.

[Straight Shooter]

11. Hagel can take the lead, or he can follow like a bobblehead

It's up to Hagel to determine the course of the Republican party. He needs to show some real leadership qualities, because his party is currently coming apart at the seams because those who are leading are radical extremists.

bush of course will pick someone just as extremist if Bolton fails to win the post, but you would think those spineless Repubs would have the courage to stand up to bush at least once in their not-so-illustrious careers. At this point, none of them can say he's his own man. bush owns them.

[WyLoochka]

15. "bush owns them"

HA -challenge to Hagel - does Bush own you?

Hagel would like 'murikans to think he doesn't - we'll see . . .

[wndycty]

16. GOPER READY TO DUMP DUBYA'S PICK FOR U.N.

GOPER READY TO DUMP DUBYA'S PICK FOR U.N.

By IAN BISHOP

April 18, 2005 -- WASHINGTON — Maverick Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel yesterday hinted he'll vote against President Bush's pick for ambassador to the United Nations if any more negative accusations surface.

"I have been troubled with more and more allegations, revelations coming about his style, his method of operation," the popular Nebraskan conceded.

The nominee, Undersecretary of State John Bolton, is a tough foreign-policy hawk who has been an outspoken critic of the scandal-scarred United Nations. He has come under fire for alleged harassment of underlings who disagreed with his views.

"Right now, if there's nothing more that comes out, I will vote for Bolton," Hagel told CNN's "Late Edition." "We need a uniter."
-snip-

http://www.nypost.com/news/nationalnews/42939.htm

[Minstrel Boy]

17. unfortunately, not quite:

"Right now, if there's nothing more that comes out, I will vote for Bolton"

[ananda]

18. How negative..

.. do those accusations against Bolton have to get before Hagel will vote against him?

I'm not hopeful.

Sue

[AussieDave]

19. Hagel is a REPUBLICAN

of course he'll vote for Bolton in the end - he's just grandstanding and showing how "tough" and "independent" he is.

[Boo Boo]

20. "...the scandal-scarred United Nations..."

:eyes:

[DeaconBlues]

21. Look for Hagel to voice some reservations, but then to vote with the herd

Its his modus operandi. He gets to play maverick just like McCain, but still be a good republican.

[Moderator]

22. kick

[UpInArms]

23. White House Fears GOP Senator Will Kill Bolton Nomination

(note this a "conservative" website and their usage of buzzwords is atrocious)

http://www.humaneventsonline.com/article.php?id=7190

Human Events has learned that the White House has become increasingly nervous about the confirmation of John Bolton to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

As a new week begins on Capitol Hill, conservatives are beginning to worry that the Democrats' smear campaign (telling the truth is now a "smear campaign") against John Bolton might be working.

With the Senate Foreign Relations Committee set to vote on the nomination on Tuesday, Republicans now fear that they might not have the votes to get Bolton out of committee and onto the Senate floor.

Liberal (even "moderate" is now "liberal") GOP Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R.I.) has long been a question mark for the Senate leadership. Now Majority Leader Frist must add fellow presidential hopeful Sen. Chuck Hagel (R.-Neb.) to his list of possible turncoats (labeling one a "turncoat" is definitely over the line).

...more...

[bullimiami]

24. eat your own you bastards.

[MADem]

28. Yeah, you got that

When they start hurling terms like "liberal" and "turncoat" against their own, is it not surprising that they will find difficulty enforcing party discipline? Especially when you have guys who are in safe seats going up against them simply due to principle (and no doubt listening to their constituency). In the case of Linc, plenty of people cross the line to vote for him, because they like what he does, what he says, and besides, they liked his 'deddy.'

[NYC Liberal]

25. Oh we're just smearing all his lies and BS right in his face.

I'm glad this is a "smear" campaign.

[whistle]

26. I'll believe it when I see it, but I think the democrats have to ....

...remain united on their opposition to John Bolton.

[rzemanfl]

27. Bolton was slime in 2000 and even worse now. Go turncoats!

Query, what's with the moustache color, is he afraid to put Grecian Formula around his mouth or what?

[malmapus]

29. I could only dream it'll happen

maybe these people are finally starting to wake up

[Judi Lynn]

30. If ONLY Hegel will consider acting as a man of conscience.

The choice is so obvious, anyone with even a shred of decency would HAVE to vote against Bolton.

Weak, stupid people want to win, no matter at what cost to everyone else. Some victory, isn't it? They're too twisted to care.

Bolton should be sent away from Washington, and placed where he can't harm anyone. He's a sick, ugly man.

[struggle4progress]

31. New Poll Released: Rhode Islanders Oppose John Bolton; Senator Chafee ...

... Should do the Same

WASHINGTON, April 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Over 80 percent of Rhode Islanders oppose the nomination of John Bolton for U.S. Ambassador to UN, according to a recent survey taken by Zogby. The survey shows the growing disconnect between Senator Lincoln Chafee (R-RI), who continues to express support for the Bolton nomination, and his constituents, the majority of whom are opposed to the appointment. In addition, 55.6 percent of those polled said that should Senator Chafee vote for John Bolton's nomination, they would be less likely to support his reelection bid. <snip>

When presented with Bolton's statements and actions, Rhode Islanders were overwhelmingly opposed to his confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to the UN. After hearing Bolton's statements, those who supported the nomination dropped from 17 percent to 11 percent, while those who said they were unsure about Bolton's candidacy dropped from 51 percent to just 8 percent. <snip>

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=46011

[katty]

32. best news today - come on Hagel do the really right thing

[asjr]

34. I e-mailed him today and implored him to vote No.

Iasked him not be in lock-step with the rest of the corrupt Republicans. Bolton's clearance would be another step down in the country's decline.

[Zorra]

33. A lame WH propaganda ploy to make the GOP look "bipartisan", less

radical, and more sensible?

I'd bet the WH already knows the Bolton confirmation is a lock.

But I really seriously hope I am wrong.

[deadparrot]

35. Expect any GOP "doubters" to vote to approve Bolton.

I'm sure the Rove WH will take care of it.

[NYC Liberal]

37. Remember when Sharon Bush was threatened after talking to Kitty Kelly?

Got a call from someone who told her if she didn't call it off she would "find herself in a dark alley"

[deadparrot]

38. They're all fucknuts.

They'll summon the GOP dissenters to the WH, no doubt.

The entire family scares me. It's not just that I loathe them politically; I really question the mental health of its members.

[NYC Liberal]

40. I sure won't be shedding tears when Poopy and Shrub throw in the towel..

I just wish this horrendous nightmare would be over. Actually I WISH it was all just a big nightmare.. :-(

[deadparrot]

41. If only we were so lucky.

:cry:

[NYC Liberal]

36. If he does indeed vote 'No' he better avoid small planes.. n/t

[onehandle]

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[MAlibdem]

42. If they call Chafee liberal...

and other members of their party, we have them. We say: "look, there are these Republicans who are liberal, which makes sense because a majority of Americans are liberal. Only the most radical of the Republican Party aren't liberal."

of course, with better phrasing, but still...