Friday, September 19, 2008

Hagel Shows what happens to Real GOP Mavericks - Hagel's Remarks on Palin Irk GOP

Omaha World-Herald

The anger felt by many Nebraska Republicans toward Sen. Chuck Hagel rose to new heights Thursday after Hagel questioned whether Sarah Palin has the experience to serve as president.

State Republicans are "worn out" with Hagel and his propensity for controversial comments aimed at fellow Republicans, said Mark Quandahl, chairman of the Nebraska GOP.

Quandahl went out of his way to distance the state party from Hagel's remarks about Palin, the party's vice presidential nominee. Quandahl said few Nebraskans would agree with Hagel, the Nebraska party's senior elected official.

"The views expressed are his own and would not reflect the views of the Nebraska Republican Party and most Nebraskans, let alone most Nebraska Republicans," he said.

Gov. Dave Heineman said "most Republicans are not happy" with Hagel right now....

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