Hegseth back on the Hill as Pentagon bid teeters

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64% : When asked Tuesday about Ernst, several of her Democratic colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee said she would be easily confirmed, but it wasn't clear she would be an attractive selection for Trump.Senate Armed Services Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) called Ernst "superbly qualified.
64% : When asked Tuesday about Ernst, several of her Democratic colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee said she would be easily confirmed, but it wasn't clear she would be an attractive selection for Trump.Senate Armed Services Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) called Ernst "superbly qualified.
25% : Asked about the sexual assault accusations against Hegseth, she's said: "Any time there are allegations, you want to make sure they are properly vetted, so we'll have that discussion."Though seen as a wildcard, Ernst may need to align herself more with Trump ahead of her reelection bid.
25% : Asked about the sexual assault accusations against Hegseth, she's said: "Any time there are allegations, you want to make sure they are properly vetted, so we'll have that discussion."Though seen as a wildcard, Ernst may need to align herself more with Trump ahead of her reelection bid.
14% : Ernst was previously floated as a potential pick for defense secretary before Trump opted for Hegseth, though she was seen as a dark horse candidate.
14% : Ernst was previously floated as a potential pick for defense secretary before Trump opted for Hegseth, though she was seen as a dark horse candidate.

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