Hagel (R-Ne) may run; Hagel may write

[Omaha Steve]

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Hagel may run; Hagel may write

Published Tuesday | January 30, 2007
Hagel may run; Hagel may write
BY JAKE THOMPSON
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., who is weighing a 2008 presidential bid, has met with several publishers about a possible book deal.

No deal has been signed, no book has been written and the two-term lawmaker, who grabbed national headlines criticizing President Bush's troop buildup in Iraq, has not been shopping around a proposal, spokesman Mike Buttry said Monday.

Since 2004, publishers have approached Hagel about writing a book, Buttry said, adding, "It is something he's considering."

The topic of the volume, Buttry said, would be determined "if he decides to do a book."

Hagel last week sat down to discuss the issue with several publishers in New York City. No time frame has been set for when a book might be published, Buttry said.


Chuck Hagel

He said Hagel's book prospects are not connected to his potential presidential campaign. Hagel has said he will decide soon whether to join an already large field of 2008 presidential candidates.

A number of candidates have written or co-authored autobiographies and books about their ideas in recent presidential campaigns. Such books can help promote candidates' views, boost their national profiles and build grass-roots support.

[acmavm]

1. Yeah, all his rhetoric about Iraq has been with an eye toward

running for pres.

Otherwise he's been a good little republican. Votes down the mean-spirited pro big business lines every time.

[jumpoffdaplanet]

2. He hates the spouses of our troops

Why?

Because he's part of the block for the min. wage raise.

Senator Kennedy today mentioned many of the troops have spouses who have to work, and they earn min. wage.

Hagel cares more about corporate whores than our troops.


Hagel is making opposite commericals easy.

[Lucidtomr]

3. RE: Hagel (R-Ne) may run; Hagel may write

Hi Omaha Steve, I hope to chat talk to you on AIM. Yes, Sen Chuck Hagel is a decent Republican, if I'm gonna vote for a Republican for president, it would be him, although Obama is my 1st choice.

Nebraskans are generally nice people, my 2 favorite places is Kearny and Omaha (well, Council Bluffs). Though, politically, that is Bush Territory : (

Nebraskans, Pennsylvanians, and Arkansas people are generally the kindest people in the USA.

[Omaha Steve]

4. Welcome to DU

I think you will like this place.

Hagel was one of 28 Republican Senators that voted to REPEAL the minimum wage. He has a few good points from time to time, but ANY Dem that gets the nomination just has to be better.