I think the other big thing about the Hagel nomination is that Obama wants someone to bring the Defense Department back into balance with America 's financial resources . Chuck Hagel 's nomination could be most contentious of President Obama 's first term . Columnist : Hagel nomination is Hagel 's attempt to change terms of foreign policy debate . pro-Israel Hagel initially supported war in Israel but later became an opponent . Hagel calls opposition over Hagel 's past comments about Israel a `` smoke screen ''
Chuck Hagel 's nomination could be most contentious of President Obama 's first term . Columnist : Hagel nomination is Hagel 's attempt to change terms of foreign policy debate . pro-Israel Hagel initially supported war in Israel but later became an opponent . Hagel calls opposition over Hagel 's past comments about Israel a `` smoke screen ''