tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post856566658606367731..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Hagel WatchStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-56950318420868148562007-02-02T15:38:00.000-06:002007-02-02T15:38:00.000-06:00gop realist---and I quote from the Washington Post...gop realist---and I quote from the Washington Post's article on the case for Hagel:<br /><br />"Winning a Senate contest in Nebraska does not equate to becoming the Republican Party's presidential nominee, but Hagel clearly relishes the UNDERDOG role and knows something about running against conventional wisdom."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-38344530847996757862007-02-01T14:41:00.000-06:002007-02-01T14:41:00.000-06:00Hagel is betting his presidential future (such as ...Hagel is betting his presidential future (such as it is) on failure in Iraq. What does it say about any politico that sees an American defeat as his/her biggest advantage with the electorate?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-49448724306056247482007-02-01T13:40:00.000-06:002007-02-01T13:40:00.000-06:00When you say, "usually the underdog has pulled thr...When you say, "usually the underdog has pulled through", exactly which "underdog" are you talking about? <br /><br />In the past 20 years I don't think you can say any underdog won. Prior to that I don't think you'll find that even a Dukakis, Carter or Reagan was ever coming in at 1% in their party polling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-35332867863709388742007-02-01T12:30:00.000-06:002007-02-01T12:30:00.000-06:00Note that in past primary elections, the media has...Note that in past primary elections, the media has chosen their man from the beginning but it's usually the underdog that has pulled through. Hagel has a much better chance than Nebraskans give him credit for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-54683917911412332202007-02-01T10:51:00.000-06:002007-02-01T10:51:00.000-06:00The news media is today like it was in 1776; a piv...The news media is today like it was in 1776; a pivotal pain in every politician's patoot and ignored at one's political peril.<br /><br />Sure most of the Media dislikes Bush. His brusque strength that was so needed during 9-11 is also reflected in his constant backhanding of the Media. Whereas Reagan respected the Media, even while it sliced him up regularly, Bush goes out of his way to poke Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-1634224356156664612007-01-31T14:36:00.000-06:002007-01-31T14:36:00.000-06:00Then again, Newsweek's Sr. Editor, Jonathan Alter ...Then again, Newsweek's Sr. Editor, Jonathan Alter and chief political writer, Howard Fineman are also card-carrying members of the We- Hate-George-Bush-and-most-other-GOPers Party.<br /><br />If the war magically ended tomorrow, how many Dems would be supporting Hagel, with his conservative credentials? Hagel's biggest problem is that the media won't be voting in the GOP primaries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-9786099822795750112007-01-31T14:20:00.000-06:002007-01-31T14:20:00.000-06:00This isn’t about books. This is about timing. Ha...This isn’t about books. This is about timing. Hagel has a habit of being where voters aren’t, right up until they get to where he is. Do not underestimate Hagel. <br /><br />Hagel gets more Media face time than most declared candidates and he isn’t even on the pundits’ radar screens yet. That makes sense because the Media chops off whichever heads pop up first, especially heads they dislike. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-13131936579713737372007-01-30T17:32:00.000-06:002007-01-30T17:32:00.000-06:00I'm not saying Hagel would run for President just ...I'm not saying Hagel would run for President just to sell a book. <br /><br />I'm thinking his publisher wouldn't be discouraging a run even they thought he'd spend more time writing a quality book.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-5855833871827709732007-01-30T15:10:00.001-06:002007-01-30T15:10:00.001-06:00I saw that and didn't really think much of it. If...I saw that and didn't really think much of it. If you're implying that he's running for Prez so he can sell (and make money on) a book, I think you're mistaken. The guy certainly doesn't need the money and there has to be an easier way to sell a book (which apparently hasn't even been written) than to run for President. <br /><br />Just about every worthwhile Prez contender has a book -- Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-32646727170461460022007-01-30T14:20:00.000-06:002007-01-30T14:20:00.000-06:00OWH is now saying that Hagel might be making a boo...OWH is now saying that Hagel might be making a book deal. Don't you think a presidential campaign (even one with no chances) would be a good way to sell books?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.com