President Obama has attempted to paint Chuck Hagel as a bipartisan choice. However, the criticism is what is bipartisan. Republican Senators, including former colleagues, have painted Sen. Hagel as anti-Israel and pro-Iran. Democratic Senators are not helping either, they say the nominee is anti-gay. Republican Senators are saying they will […]
President Obama announced today his choice for the Secretary of Defense. As expected, President Obama nominated former Senator Chuck Hagel. The nomination continues a tradition of nominating Republicans to the post. The former Republican Senator from Nebraska also served in the Vietnam War, an experience that has shaped his policy […]
Hello, and welcome to the Political Jungle for January 6, 2012. Today, we will be looking at the 2014 midterm elections for the Senate, and the potential repeal of the 22nd Amendment. 2014 midterm election, while also looking at the Hagel nomination. A Political Jungle analysis of the 2008 Senate […]
Reporting is now saying that the attempted coup in the House was bigger than expected. An informal group was started by House Republicans to oust Speaker Boehner. The group was reportedly led by Rep. Justin Amash, who was one of the Republicans booted from key committees. The ousted Republicans alleged […]
Hello, and welcome to TKNN Reports. Today, we begin with Barney Frank. The now former congressman said on Morning Joe on Friday that he is interested in being a Senator. If Sen. Kerry is indeed confirmed to be Secretary of State, he would need to resign his Senate seat. Massachusetts […]
