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Hagel floats possibility of a new third party, says GOP has ‘come loose of its moorings.’

Hagel floats possibility of a new third party, says GOP has ‘come loose of its moorings.’

Senator Chuck Hagel declined to endorse his party’s likely presidential nominee, John McCain, and said he would consider serving as secretary of defense in a Barack Obama administration.
On Bloomberg TV this weekend, host Al Hunt asked Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) whether he is considering changing parties. “I don’t know forever, but right now I’m not [...]

Washington candidates wary of “Republican” label

Washington candidates wary of “Republican” label

Fox News reports several Republican candidates in the state of Washington are taking advantage of a new election law to remove the designation “Republican” from their name on the ballot