Hagel Will Base Bolton Vote on Meeting
Bob Novak confirms what we already know, that Chuck Hagel is seriously considering voting against Bolton. Novak says Hagel will meet with Bolton after Labor Day, and that this meeting will determine Hagel's vote.
Hagel should understand that Bolton has chronic confirmation conversionitis. Still, Hagel said last month:
In this case I want to revisit Mr. Bolton's performance. I think, just as you have noticed, if I actually believe what I have said, and I do, then there appears to be at least in your mind some disconnect in how I could support Mr. Bolton. And I think that's a fair question.
And I think the United Nations is a very important institution. I think it's as important today as maybe it's ever been. And I think America needs to have a standing there, needs to have relationships there, and needs to be seen not just as the biggest donor nation, but we need to do more than that.
If Hagel still stands by this rationale, Bolton's record demands a 'no' vote. Nothing Bolton can say now will undo the his year of damage and failure.
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