Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-NE) "is planning to join Sen. Barack Obama on an up-coming visit to Iraq is correct," the Wall Street Journal reports. "Adding to the intrigue is the fact that Sen. Hagel has not yet endorsed a candidate in the race, and he has offered kind words for both Obama and Republican rival Sen. John McCain, although the two Republicans differ greatly on the war." "Hagel's name has also been mentioned in the chatter over Obama's running mate... although he conceded such an offer is unlikely. Hagel has also been discussed as a speculative candidate for a Cabinet post if Obama is elected in November." ...