Minutes, in fact. there was also opposition developing from the lgbt community because susan, of what chuck hagel had said 14 years ago in opposition to the nomination of james hormel, openly gay, as an ambassador to luxembourg. it would have been the first openly gay ambassador. he eventually was named by a recess appointment because the senate came out against him. chick hagel calm out against him in offensive terms. he has apologiesed for that today putting out a statement saying that that was 14 years ago. he has completely supportive of the lgbt community and chad griffin s group has said that that is a lesson as to how far people have come and is basically blessing this as well. there are a lot of people in politics and in american life who have changed their views on gay rights and the appropriate roles and responsibilities of gay men and lesbians. this is sad. it seems to me it reflect in
The former republican senator who, as we say, is possibly nominated to be defense secretary, but that nomination under fire from the right wing, and now as well from others in the lgbt community, but, fred, thank you very much for joining us. a lot has happened today. under the the letterhead of the atlantic council, chuck hagel has put out a statement saying my comments 14 years ago in 1998 about james hormel, the proposed mom knee to be ambassador to luxembourg, were insensitive. they do not reflect my views or the totally of my public record, and i apologized to ambassador hormel or & any lgbt americans who may question my support of their civil rights. i am fully open to open service and supportive of lgbt military families. this had become a big issue because arguably the white house could push back against republican critics, but not against this involving a core value of this president. it also it also underscores who senator hagel
It has the cold-fighting power of an effervescent packed in a liquid-gel for all over relief! hiyah! dude! how can you screw up as ambassador to luxembourg. it seems impossible, right? it s as tiny as rhode island, it has o0% poverty and 100% literacy. it s listed as international disputes as none. it s good work if you can get it. and you can get it if you are a major money bundler for the obama campaign. that s how it works for both sides. that s how cynthia strohm got the job. she refurbished the bathroom in the old residence and changed her bed from king size to queen size in the ambassador residence according to a report. now, to be fair, it doesn t seem like there was much of anything
bill: january 14th, decision day when chairman michael steele will fan out if he will keep his post. he is being challenged by maria cino. reince priebus ann wagner former ambassador to luxembourg. and former chairman of the michigan republican party. saul anuzis. earlier today they explained why they should be the new head of the rnc during their first and only debate. it is time for tough love at the republican national committee. how can an organization that has lost its credibility, is 20 million dollars in debt, is steeped in mismanagement, distractions and drama lead us into the next election? the rnc needs to restore
bill: january 14th, decision day when chairman michael steele will fan out if he will keep his post. he is being challenged by maria cino. reince priebus ann wagner former ambassador to luxembourg. and former chairman of the michigan republican party. saul anuzis. earlier today they explained why they should be the new head of the rnc during their first and only debate. it is time for tough love at the republican national committee. how can an organization that has lost its credibility, is 20 million dollars in debt, is steeped in mismanagement, distractions and drama lead us into the next election? the rnc needs to restore