If Rumsfeld was let go last August, would the outcome in this election be different?
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Most likely. I think people wanted to know that Bush knew how things were going in Iraq and was going to take action to improve the situation.
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If these are fair and free elections, then yes, the Republicans will lose heavily. If there is no major terrorism incident or an attack on Iran, then yes, I think the chances are that the GOP is in serious trouble.\n\nNothing surprises me any more and I would not put it past the Chimp to have his handlers engineer an October surprise that might bolster support.  I just hope most voters won't be stupid enough to fall for it.
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the left?\nif you mean Ralf Nader, i'd say he'll remain unedr spoken until he dies.\nif you think Nancy Poulsie is left, well she's not.\nas far as Rumsfeld resigning equally global peace, i think that remains to be seen. \ni think a victory for the letf would be the impeachment of bush.\nand representation in the government
235681
It would depend on her running mate, who she's running against, etc.  Best I can say is maybe.  What I can say with certainty is that anyone with close ties to the current administration wouldn't get my vote.
986406
Will the mainstream press characterize the shift in power as the "voters having a temper tantrum" as they did back in 1994?\n\nWill the looney left finally admit that the GOP hasn't been stealing elections and that the Dems really have been losing elections the last 12 years?
764826
Come again?\n\nDo you mean Rumsfeld's replacement?
309328
Yes it does that is why more than 70% of Americans dislike him. If his ratings keep falling someone may find a way to impeach him before this is all over. The republican party sure looks bad at this point and if he saves a pullout for the end of his term isn't going to help the republican party.Alot of republicans are southern rednecks who can't spell or read let alone vote.
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/11/20061108-2.html\n\nIts not so much Bush's speech but his back-peddling answers to the questions that followed that makes one doubt his honesty and integrity.\n\nThe war and Rumsfeld issues were part and parcel of the election.  Nobody can deny that.  I would understand a decision to keep quiet the acceptance of the resignation of a key player just prior to an important election.\n\nBut, on the same hand - that being the avoidance of riling the masses and votes being cast out of anger and/or fear -, the President should not have made any statements to the effect that terrorists win, America loses if Dems gain power in Congress.  Truth doesn't run both ways, only lies and deception.\n\nRumsfeld has stated frequently that he has tendered his resignation in the past, but Bush refused to accept it.  Only now, Bush talks of "fresh perspective".  Balderdash.\n\nThis wasn't a presidential election, Bush had no votes to lose.  But, his base is now opening their eyes.  I sure hope their awakening is due to their respect of their constituents/former constituents and not just self-preservation.\n\nI hope these next two years don't leave George lame.\n\nI would rather have the two branches working together instead of fighting each other.
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It all depends on how badly the current republican guard performs.  If it gets bad enough, people will just vote for change REGARDLESS of what the alternative appears to be.
1124325
It could happen even if he can't run, he had enough machines rigged last time to carry the vote over to the next election. I sure hope they have that "little problem" ironed out before  the next election, another 4 years of repuglican dominance will ruin this country for sure.
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I believe Rumsfield is thinking more about himself lately than anything. He has several High ranking officers who control the U.S. military that are against him, they may and could interpet his orders in their own way. It is also possible he could pull a big blunder which will oust him. With president Bush supporting him and 70+% of the nation not in favor of Bush I would say that is a big problem.
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Probably not, because the two parties are of opposite beliefs as to how the country should be run.  Things will settle down a little, and the barbs will be more subtle.  Remember, the Presidential election is next, and it will start up about a year before the election.
811698
I think Bush and Blair will be given the credit for this defeat. Rumsfeld has already made his excuses and left before the final disaster
990110
Shouldn't think so, the leadership didn't go to the winner of the last US election but one...
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Yes, but he won't. \n\nRumsfeld is the President's agent, as long as GWB needs him to take some of the heat Rummy will do it. If Rumsfeld left the buck would stop at George's desk.  Remember Dubya "makes decisions", and if the decision is nuts, let someone else deal with it.
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No, it will be the same stuff probably. Except now we have historically more members of the government that don't have back bones, but when push comes to shove, politicians are paid propagandist liars, some are better at it than others of coarse. Look at all of the things that have been said about Bush thus far, whether you like the man or not.  Do you think that even if he would have made the exact opposite decisions he have been supported any more so, of coarse not. Politics is all about getting paid big bucks for doing very little and of coarse poop flinging and deceit plays a large role.
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Probably not, but I think they did rig the votes.  It doesn't matter, because he has people calling him already.  Maybe that's why they let him go.