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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 Jan 23 OP

Good for her! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 23 #1

She's Got More Cajones... GB_RN Jan 23 #2

Alaska's quirky election system makes her much less vulnerable to Jose Garcia Jan 23 #10

Sad that that would be a consideration BOSSHOG Jan 23 #23

actually she lost a primary under Obama dsc Jan 23 #24

Does their new-ish ranked choice system change the equation? Do they still have it? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 23 #29

they still have it dsc Jan 23 #31

They didn't have ranked choice voting in 2014. They do now Jose Garcia Jan 24 #57

no, she doesnt. quakerboy Jan 24 #46

Not necessarily. That is true with Collins though NoRethugFriends Jan 24 #51

Let's see how big her cojones are after the parade of republicans talk to her, after listening to their Escurumbele Jan 24 #53

Outstanding EYESORE 9001 Jan 23 #3

Need three more to join her. Emile Jan 23 #4

Sadly... demmiblue Jan 23 #9

Full statement: demmiblue Jan 23 #5

I still think he passes JustAnotherGen Jan 23 #6

So, Collins will vote for him Miguelito Loveless Jan 23 #7

I don't think she will Polybius Jan 23 #11

Just heard on the TV that Collins is also a "no" FoxNewsSucks Jan 23 #15

She is a no until she isn't! I'll believe it when I see it. But, yes, she is extremely concerned! MLAA Jan 23 #18

That's why she's called "Windsock" Suzy Ray Bruns Jan 23 #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 Jan 23 #34

You just never know with her Lulu KC Jan 23 #37

Wow. Miguelito Loveless Jan 24 #47

I think there's at least 4 pics that she won't vote for Polybius Jan 24 #52

They'll be coming after her and anybody else Buddyzbuddy Jan 23 #8

Gutsy Woman! Let's see if any Republican Men will step up. Fla Dem Jan 23 #12

That's pretty funny tinymontgomery Jan 23 #20

Good SheltieLover Jan 23 #13

Good. Now switch parties. Nt berniesandersmittens Jan 23 #14

I hope I'm wrong in that they probably have the votes needed which allows one or more to vote against him. chowder66 Jan 23 #16

I bet she folds. nt Bobstandard Jan 23 #17

Murkowski? Nope. She definitely ain't voting for Hegseth. Wiz Imp Jan 23 #26

The vote I saw was earnst and murkowski voted for him. Bluethroughu Jan 23 #28

You saw wrong. Wiz Imp Jan 23 #30

Thanks, I must have looked at maybe someone above Bluethroughu Jan 23 #40

There was a vote to proceed to consider the nomination. RandomNumbers Jan 23 #36

The Senate has way to many archaic votes Polybius Jan 23 #39

Thank you I must have seen that one! Bluethroughu Jan 23 #41

Wiz, I hope youre right. nt Bobstandard Jan 23 #33

I'll take that bet Polybius Jan 23 #38

Is $Ivanka coin OK? Bobstandard Jan 24 #45

Preferably, $Melania coin n/t Polybius Jan 24 #48

OK. I'll bet one $Melania coin in lieu of $1,000 USD. Bobstandard Jan 24 #56

Mitch, Lindsey and Tuberville RANDYWILDMAN Jan 23 #21

51 to 49 to advance to the final vote - Murkowski and Collins voted to block muriel_volestrangler Jan 23 #22

Good for Senator Murkowski! Daleuhlmann Jan 23 #25

Putting him in charge of anything, DENVERPOPS Jan 24 #55

It said she voted for him?? Bluethroughu Jan 23 #27

That was Rebl2 Jan 23 #32

Thanks I got it. Bluethroughu Jan 23 #42

These 'rebellious' votes are choreographed. She's allowed to vote that way because they counted wiggs Jan 23 #35

She plays the role of the opposition well,! live love laugh Jan 24 #43

She should change parties NOW. milestogo Jan 24 #44

What a fine idea that is! liberalla Jan 24 #50

Thank You Senator Murkowski !!! liberalla Jan 24 #49

This is the usual bullshit kabuki she and Collins pull so women still will vote for them. Greybnk48 Jan 24 #54