(Reuters) Chuck Hagel likely would face opposition from both liberals and conservatives for his past stances and comments if President Obama nominates the former Republican senator for the top spot at the Pentagon -- as sources tell Fox News is expected, as early as next week.
Hagel's name has been floated around Washington for weeks as Obama's top choice for the next secretary of defense, but pro-Israel groups, conservatives and gay rights organizations all have raised objections, respectively citing comments he made about a gay former diplomat and his views on Iran and Israel.
Confirmation hearings wouldn't be easy.