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Murkowski announces she will vote against Hegseth [View all]

Source: The Hill

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced Thursday afternoon that she will vote against Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Defense, citing his past infidelity and allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking.

Murkowski in a statement posted to X said she had “significant concerns” about his nomination.

She said that managing the Pentagon “requires vast experience and expertise” and that Hegseth’s prior career roles “do not demonstrate to me that he is prepared for such immense responsibility.”

She also cited the numerous allegations of misconduct against Hegseth.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5102952-lisa-murkowski-pete-hegseth/

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Murkowski announces she will vote against Hegseth [View all] demmiblue Thursday OP

Good for her! 50 Shades Of Blue Thursday #1

She's Got More Cajones... GB_RN Thursday #2

Alaska's quirky election system makes her much less vulnerable to Jose Garcia Thursday #10

Sad that that would be a consideration BOSSHOG Thursday #23

actually she lost a primary under Obama dsc Thursday #24

Does their new-ish ranked choice system change the equation? Do they still have it? Hassin Bin Sober Thursday #29

they still have it dsc Thursday #31

They didn't have ranked choice voting in 2014. They do now Jose Garcia Friday #57

no, she doesnt. quakerboy Friday #46

Not necessarily. That is true with Collins though NoRethugFriends Friday #51

Let's see how big her cojones are after the parade of republicans talk to her, after listening to their Escurumbele Friday #53

Outstanding EYESORE 9001 Thursday #3

Need three more to join her. Emile Thursday #4

Sadly... demmiblue Thursday #9

Full statement: demmiblue Thursday #5

I still think he passes JustAnotherGen Thursday #6

So, Collins will vote for him Miguelito Loveless Thursday #7

I don't think she will Polybius Thursday #11

Just heard on the TV that Collins is also a "no" FoxNewsSucks Thursday #15

She is a no until she isn't! I'll believe it when I see it. But, yes, she is extremely concerned! MLAA Thursday #18

That's why she's called "Windsock" Suzy Ray Bruns Thursday #19

...perfect fit. More than once I've wanted to tell her to shove a sock in it when she starts saying she has 'concerns' MLAA Thursday #34

You just never know with her Lulu KC Thursday #37

Wow. Miguelito Loveless Friday #47

I think there's at least 4 pics that she won't vote for Polybius Friday #52

They'll be coming after her and anybody else Buddyzbuddy Thursday #8

Gutsy Woman! Let's see if any Republican Men will step up. Fla Dem Thursday #12

That's pretty funny tinymontgomery Thursday #20

Good SheltieLover Thursday #13

Good. Now switch parties. Nt berniesandersmittens Thursday #14

I hope I'm wrong in that they probably have the votes needed which allows one or more to vote against him. chowder66 Thursday #16

I bet she folds. nt Bobstandard Thursday #17

Murkowski? Nope. She definitely ain't voting for Hegseth. Wiz Imp Thursday #26

The vote I saw was earnst and murkowski voted for him. Bluethroughu Thursday #28

You saw wrong. Wiz Imp Thursday #30

Thanks, I must have looked at maybe someone above Bluethroughu Thursday #40

There was a vote to proceed to consider the nomination. RandomNumbers Thursday #36

The Senate has way to many archaic votes Polybius Thursday #39

Thank you I must have seen that one! Bluethroughu Thursday #41

Wiz, I hope youre right. nt Bobstandard Thursday #33

I'll take that bet Polybius Thursday #38

Is $Ivanka coin OK? Bobstandard Friday #45

Preferably, $Melania coin n/t Polybius Friday #48

OK. I'll bet one $Melania coin in lieu of $1,000 USD. Bobstandard Friday #56

Mitch, Lindsey and Tuberville RANDYWILDMAN Thursday #21

51 to 49 to advance to the final vote - Murkowski and Collins voted to block muriel_volestrangler Thursday #22

Good for Senator Murkowski! Daleuhlmann Thursday #25

Putting him in charge of anything, DENVERPOPS Friday #55

It said she voted for him?? Bluethroughu Thursday #27

That was Rebl2 Thursday #32

Thanks I got it. Bluethroughu Thursday #42

These 'rebellious' votes are choreographed. She's allowed to vote that way because they counted wiggs Thursday #35

She plays the role of the opposition well,! live love laugh Friday #43

She should change parties NOW. milestogo Friday #44

What a fine idea that is! liberalla Friday #50

Thank You Senator Murkowski !!! liberalla Friday #49

This is the usual bullshit kabuki she and Collins pull so women still will vote for them. Greybnk48 Friday #54