November 8, 200619 yr WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, architect of an unpopular war in Iraq, intends to resign after six stormy years at the Pentagon, Republican officials said Wednesday. Officials said Robert Gates, former head of the CIA, would replace Rumsfeld. The development occurred one day after congressional elections that cost Republicans control of the House of Representatives, and possibly the Senate as well. Surveys of voters at polling places said opposition to the war was a significant contributor to the Democratic Party's victory. President George W. Bush was expected to announce Rumsfeld's departure and Gates' nomination at a news conference. Administration officials notified congressional officials in advance. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Per AP and CNN.
November 8, 200619 yr Good time make the move. President sacrificed some seats his party held because of it, but it was the best for the country. As for Mr. Rumsfeld, I hope he enjoys his time on his farm in New Mexico. Now on to Dr. Gates! SENATE CONFIRMATION HEARINGS....OH MY! How fun!
November 8, 200619 yr Good time make the move. President sacrificed some seats his party held because of it, but it was the best for the country. As for Mr. Rumsfeld, I hope he enjoys his time on his farm in New Mexico. Now on to Dr. Gates! SENATE CONFIRMATION HEARINGS....OH MY! How fun! ya great time. he was going to be roasted come january anyway, better to leave now with some pride left than to leave with nothing.
November 8, 200619 yr Chris Matthews made a good point that dumping Rummy BEFORE the election might have saved the Senate for the GOP.
November 9, 200619 yr Chris Matthews made a good point that dumping Rummy BEFORE the election might have saved the Senate for the GOP. yeah, but this administration is a black hole for bright ideas :shifty
November 9, 200619 yr Chris Matthews made a good point that dumping Rummy BEFORE the election might have saved the Senate for the GOP. I don't see it that way necessarily. It would have been validation for the Democratic party, which doesn't translate to hanging onto seats, at least in my mind.
November 9, 200619 yr Chris Matthews made a good point that dumping Rummy BEFORE the election might have saved the Senate for the GOP. This is not really a political move though. I mean the Secretary is not elected and could be lifted out at any time. The GOPers may get angry with the President, but he did what was best for the country by waiting and then making the move.
November 9, 200619 yr Chris Matthews made a good point that dumping Rummy BEFORE the election might have saved the Senate for the GOP. This is not really a political move though. I mean the Secretary is not elected and could be lifted out at any time. The GOPers may get angry with the President, but he did what was best for the country by waiting and then making the move. Maybe I'm just dense, but how was keeping Rumsfeld on in any capacity the best thing for the country?
November 9, 200619 yr Chris Matthews made a good point that dumping Rummy BEFORE the election might have saved the Senate for the GOP. This is not really a political move though. I mean the Secretary is not elected and could be lifted out at any time. The GOPers may get angry with the President, but he did what was best for the country by waiting and then making the move. Maybe I'm just dense, but how was keeping Rumsfeld on in any capacity the best thing for the country? Imagine this move being made during Election race and you have your answer.
November 9, 200619 yr the everlasting image ill have of rumsfeld in my head is him shaking hands with saddam hussein back in tha day...a little ironic...dont cha think?...of course the ever lasting image of bush is of him sitting down when he hears that the second plane hit
November 9, 200619 yr the everlasting image ill have of rumsfeld in my head is him shaking hands with saddam hussein back in tha day...a little ironic...dont cha think?...of course the ever lasting image of bush is of him sitting down when he hears that the second plane hit Yeah, Bush probably should've stood up right then and fought the terrorists with his bare hands. And it's really not that odd for politicians to meet other politicians, regardless of their differences. Funny how this is nobody's lasting image of Churchill, Stalin, or Roosevelt. And at least 2 of them governed nations in a state of almost war for 50 years.
November 9, 200619 yr the everlasting image ill have of rumsfeld in my head is him shaking hands with saddam hussein back in tha day...a little ironic...dont cha think?...of course the ever lasting image of bush is of him sitting down when he hears that the second plane hit We were on Iraq's side during the Iraq-Iran war. :whistle
November 9, 200619 yr So wild, I've actually met President Gates. He was the President of your college, right?
November 9, 200619 yr So wild, I've actually met President Gates. He was the President of your college, right? He is right now.
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