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The right makes the case for Haspel as CIA leader

By Bria Felicien
May 8, 2018

1. Gina Haspel is exactly the type of leader the CIA needs today

From The Hill: "America needs a strong, knowledgeable leader at the CIA. President Trump has nominated one."

2. Gina Haspel can help fix the CIA's gender problem

From The Washington Post: "There's an inclusion crisis on the spy side of the agency.

3. Gina Haspel is tainted by her torture involvement. But she understands Russia.

From The Washington Post: "Deciding whether to endorse her nomination to lead the CIA is no easy call."

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