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Ron Fournier

By nominating Chuck Hagel to be his Defense secretary, President Obama is putting forward an aloof contrarian who doesn't suffer fools - a striving politician who considers himself above politics.

Ron Fournier

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President Obama chose Chuck Hagel as Defense secretary because he is seen as a detached and independent thinker who is impatient with people he views as foolish. Hagel is also described as an ambitious politician who believes he is above typical political games.

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