
Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), the Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member, will oppose Colin Kahl’s nomination for the Pentagon’s top policy job over concerns related to his “temperament and judgment,” a committee aide told Defense Daily. Politico first reported news of Inhofe’s official position, which arrives after Kahl faced tough scrutiny from lawmakers during his confirmation hearing and as the Pentagon works to secure the votes for his confirmation. A committee vote on Kahl’s nomination to serve as under secretary…