https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/02/23/out-team-of-rivals-in-obamas-guys/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 04:54:17 -0400<![CDATA[The new team has prominent players, too, but they’re likely to defer more to the White House. Secretary of State John Kerry has the heft of a former presidential candidate, but he has been a loyal and discreet emissary for Obama and is apt to remain so. Chuck Hagel, likely to be confirmed next week as defense secretary, is a feisty combat veteran with a sometimes sharp temper, but he has been damaged by the confirmation process and will need White House cover. &#8230;]]>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:20:32 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/02/23/out-team-of-rivals-in-obamas-guys-n100374