Does Sen. Hagel Read the CNB?

"Things aren't getting better; they're getting worse. The White House is completely disconnected from reality," Hagel tells U.S. News. "It's like they're just making it up as they go along. "

Not trying to take credit for Sen. Hagel's strong (overdue, but strong) stance, but is the timing suspect? This came out yesterday -- CNB wrote this last week. You decide. . . .