The former four star general and Secretary of State is confident in Hagel’s chances.

Israel and the U.S. are livid as 94 percent of U.N. votes call for recognition of Palestinian state.

Democrats will miss Congressman Anthony Weiner more now that he’s been replaced by Bob Turner in N.Y.’s 9th District. Turner is the founder of the Rush Limbaugh and Jerry Springer shows AND he mirrors Michele Bachmann on fiscal policy. Moreover, Turner exploited New Yorkers’ sentiments on 9/11, Palestinians and gays to edge out Democratic candidate Dave Weprin by a 6.5 percent margin.