Two senators say former Sen. Chuck Hagel would face a difficult confirmation if nominated by President Barack Obama to be defense secretary.
Sen. Joe Lieberman, a Connecticut independent who�s retiring and wouldn�t have a vote, cites Hagel�s positions on Iran.
Lieberman tells CNN�s �State of the Union� that Hagel had �some very outlying votes� against economic penalties on Iran over its nuclear program. Lieberman says sanctions are the only way to change Tehran�s behavior �short of war.�
Lieberman says it would be �a very tough confirmation process� and says �there are reasonable questions to ask and that Chuck Hagel will have to answer.�
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., tells NBC�s �Meet the Press� that it would be �a challenging nomination� and Hagel might not get many Republican votes.
(AP)
