CNN's GUT CHECK for February 26, 2013

CNN writes, CNN's GUT CHECK | for February 26, 2013 | 5 p.m. - n. a pause to assess the state, progress or condition of the political news cycle CABINET TAKING SHAPE… HAGEL CONFIRMED: The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Chuck Hagel as defense secretary after a bruising political fight. The final 58-41 vote fell nearly down party lines, with only four Republicans voting yes – Senators Thad Cochran of Mississippi, Mike Johanns of Nebraska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Richard Shelby of Alabama. Hagel, a former Nebraska senator and a Republican, will succeed Leon Panetta at the Pentagon. LEW ON THE VERGE: The…

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