The silver medal design for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Olga Maltseva /AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Former U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., speaks at the White House on Monday after President Obama nominated him to replace U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption
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Former Sen. Chuck Hagel, seen here in 2008, is reported to be President Obama's pick to be the next defense secretary. Dave Weaver/AP hide caption
Sen. Jim DeMint's endorsement has become the gold standard for true blue conservatives seeking a Senate seat. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption
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Some Republicans are betting that President Obama won't push for a Susan Rice nomination if it could jeopardize negotiations with the GOP on things like the budget, or immigration. Andrew Burton/Getty Images hide caption
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), shown in a June 29 file photo, says he will vote for President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Elena Kagan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption