https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/02/22/hagels-defense-department-nightmare-or-catastrophe/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:41:30 -0400<![CDATA[Chuck Hagel will be confirmed.  Let&#8217;s put that to rest right now.  However, given his confirmation, what will the Defense Department look like under Hagel&#8217;s leadership.  Additionally, how will he execute Obama&#8217;s foreign policy during his second term?  His disastrous confirmation hearing, which Slate&#8217;s Dave Weigel aptly called a Fluster Chuck, shocked his former colleagues in the Senate.  I&#8217;m sure it made many commentators to wonder why President Obama didn&#8217;t pick the undeniably qualified Michele Flournoy, who served as Undersecretary of Defense for Policy from 2009-2012.]]>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:07:15 -0500<![CDATA[Matt Vespa]]>https://pjmedia.com/matt-vespa/2013/02/22/hagels-defense-department-nightmare-or-catastrophe-n176872