Hagel (R-Ne) 'inclined' to back bailout bill

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald / AP

Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel said today that he’s inclined to support a $14 billion bailout for U.S. automakers, even though the Senate’s top Republican says he’s against it.

The bailout, a compromise between President George W. Bush and Democrats, passed Wednesday evening in the House.

It faces strong opposition from Senate Republicans, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said the measure “isn’t nearly tough enough.’’

Hagel said he still has some questions about the bill. But he said letting the three major American automakers go out of business would be “astoundingly disastrous.’’


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I have been at odds with the out going Senator often. Other than the war, he has almost always voted with his party and President. I want to thank him on this issue and hope he gets word of this.

[BunkerHill24]

1. Sen. Hagel should of been Obama's Sec. of Def. choice, imo. n/t

[Phred42]

2. Let's not forget how this clown got into office in the first place

He's just kissing ass - nothing more

[humbled_opinion]

3. Yep he is doing whatever he thinks will help him nothing more n/t

[gravity]

4. Most republicans would approve the bill

Some in the Senate are just playing political games

[acmavm]

5. Hmmmmm. The guy that voted down insurance for poor kids is thinking

about signing on to a plan to help Detroit?

Will wonders never cease.