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WASHINGTON — With Chuck Hagel, a former senator from Nebraska, emerging as a front-runner to be President Obama’s next secretary of defense, critics are taking aim at his record on Israel as well as remarks he made about pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.

Mr. Hagel, a Republican, has been skeptical about the efficacy of American sanctions against Iran, has opposed efforts to isolate militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, and has spoken candidly about the influence of what he once referred to as the “Jewish lobby” on Capitol Hill.

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Chuck Hagel is not the right choice for defense secretary -- Washington Post editorial
GOP critics line up against Hagel -- Politico
Conservatives criticize potential Pentagon nominee Hagel -- USA Today
Sen. Ayotte ‘concerned’ about Chuck Hagel’s ‘prior positions with regard to Israel and Iran’ -- Daily Caller
Democrats speak out against Hagel as Flournoy’s star rises -- Washington Post
Neocons push against Chuck Hagel -- Dana Milbank, Washington Post
Foxman Calls Hagel Anti-Semitic, But Won't Oppose His Nomination -- Daily Beast
EXCLUSIVE: ADL pans possible Chuck Hagel pick -- Washington Post
Hagel Could Face Rough Ride to Confirmation -- Roll Call

My Comment: Neo-Conservatives are against him. Many Republicans oppose him. The Washington Post is critical of him. Jewish groups are hostile to his nomination. Democrats and liberals are not happy with this choice.

Hmmmm ..... is it too late for President Obama to not nominate him?