Why is Ken Mehlman (head of RNC) stepping down or being forced to step down from his position?
818084
Ken was the leader at the helm when the GOP blew the election.\n\nIf the GOP is smart, they go get someone with more charisma.
863665
It is true, the Democrats called for his resignation late this past summer but were blown off.   \n\nBy staying until the end of the year, Rumsfeld will get his place in the history book, but it won't be flattering. \n\n I'm sure there are MANY Republicans who lost their seats who are PO'd with the President for not asking Rumsfeld to leave sooner.\n\nThis is one time the President's loyalty did a disservice to the men/women in the military, the country, and fellow Republicans.
923860
It's a pendulum, the Republicans had control and unfortunately a lot of people are not happy with current events.  Time for a change (that sounds familiar). Not what I voted for.
796321
It is simple; if you a are a Republican and screw up you are fired.\n\nIf you are a Democrat you blame Bush, Haliburton Karl Rove or Global Warming.
982638
he is serving the last period of his time in office with an opposition congress. there will be a limit on his abilities to push through his agendas. there will no longer be a rubber stamp congress doing whatever he wants, with no regard to the good of the country.
959787
Since Lincoln Chafee was a Republican, he was able to tap the RNC for funds. But since he lost he doesnt want to be a Republican.  He's a political opportunist.
980728
Either way, he is likely to be confirmed.  While he is a Republican, he is not a zealot.  He has proven in the past that he can work with both parties.  He is probably a very good choice.  This is the first replacement, but probably not the last, that Jim Baker will ask the President for.
802689
You know when I was in management and I promoted someone I always told them that a promotion is not a "reward" or a "prize", it's a challenge to show that you can lead and DO more.  \n\nIf that person came back to those who elevated him / her after 6 months and said "They're all obstructing me.  I can't get anything done and it's not my fault." we'd have to seriously consider a demotion.\n\nSo America promoted the Democrats in Congress.  They are now challenged to do more.  If they are in fact "dancing", they'd better stop and start putting together an action plan... \n\nOne that works.
832135
I like inside jokes. Too bad his inside jokes were only inside his mind. No one laughed. That had to be a very uncomfortable position for Bush to be in. The only people in the room were the reporters, Rumsfeld, Gates, and Bush. Dick Cheney, and not even Laura showed up. That had to be unsettling too. \nBTW. I wonder where Cheney is these last few days. Maybe on a bender. Did he cut and run too? Probably went Lame Duck hunting.\nI just learned that Mehlman just resigned as the leader of the RNC. Gosh, who will leave next? Any Bets?\nAnyway, the last six years has taught me that ANYONE off the street could become president and do no worse than Bush.
853206
I think for the last year President Bush has been the fall guy for Rumsfield but loyalty is high on his agenda. His administration has more friends than many think - the election is over & to take the next election will require unity. We proved every man for himself did not work. The ranks will close. My state went 82% Republican including several Democrat seats to state Senate & House. We split our national House seats. Conservatives & Moderates will learn the Democrats do not speak for them. This could be a good thing - sacrificial lambs.
695855
Not sure what is going on with the Unethical Committee, but, it is rather telling that Dennis Hastert has officially announced that he won't be seeking additional time in any office. I am thinking he has to free up his schedule for "other" matters ahead.
275787
The most recent is an scandal involving Indian Gaming licenses and the current Department of the Interior.  Today Gail Norton, the Secretary of the Interior, resigned her post for "personal reasons".\n\nSee news story below and search for "Abramoff and Indian gaming" for more articles.
910484
The Republicans are keeping their distance from him, \nwith good reason.
877703
It's called falling on your sword.  People have been complaining about Rumsfeld and the aimless way the war in Iraq has been conducted.  He should have been fired in 2004.  After the Republican's monumental loss last night, Bush had to make a show that he finally gets it.  Yeah, they said Rumsfeld resigned, but he was asked to resign to make it look like Bush is making a fresh start.
906632
Huh?  They won't vote to fill that position until January and it'll be Nancy Pelosi.  I think you might be talking about majority whip but, again, that position won't be voted on until January.\n\nMaybe I'm just not understanding what you mean by "...seem to loose out to...".
702802
Yes.  And you know these rubber stamp republicans won't quit until they are checked.  Time to undo some of the more egregious parts of the Chimp Administration's recent laws and re instate Congressional oversight.  Oh, I know, its only the INDICTED republicans that are causing all the problems.  I doubt if the habeas corpus provisions of the MCA will survive a USSC review anyway.
956965
LOL, one week after Dumbya's "Dumsfeld will serve until my term is up" the inane, inept and (possibly) insane Sec of Defense resigns.  I agree with irish_american_psycho who thinks this whole thing was a bet:  Dumsfeld betting his resignation that Republican keep control....and he lost.  Either way, with Dumsfeld out, the US Armed forces can now really win the Bush War in Iraq and begin a true War on Terror.