Neither party's base apparently. Anna Jo Bratton's AP report today on Chuck Hagel pours some cold water on the idea that he's a viable VP candidate:

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning, a Republican, questioned whether Hagel could take his place behind Obama.

"Hagel couldn't keep his mouth shut long enough to be somebody's No. 2," Bruning said.

"Hagel is his own man," he said. "It's tough to be someone's No. 2 when you're used to making your own decisions."

Although Hagel disagrees with President Bush and Republican candidate John McCain on the war, he chafes at suggestions that he is less than conservative, pointing to his desire to reduce the scope of the federal government and give more control to states and cities. He says abortion should be allowed only when the life of the mother is in danger.

Yet in June, the Nebraska Republican said he would consider serving as Obama's running mate. Still, he added that no one had approached him about the job and that he expected Obama to pick a Democrat.

Not progressive enough for Democrats (beside not being a Democrat); too anti-war for Republicans -- this is Hagel's problem. As the AP notes, there's the possibility Hagel could switch parties, but such a blatantly opportunistic move wouldn't wear well come the election.