Have you heard about a plan for Rumsfeld to step down once the election is over?
918656
wouldent surprize me powell waited till after the election to step down so bush wouldent look stupid oops it dident work colin
903793
I last minute resignation would be admitting mistakes and admitting the falsehood of the whole Iraqi adventure. Therefore such resignation would resort even a bigger Democratic win.\n\nHe could resign a couple of months ago but at that time Republicans still believed in their win. Fortunately they were mistaken!
892386
I believe it will serve as a signal that people are tired of the current administration and its policies; especially on the War in Iraq. Those who support Bush's policies may want to be prepared to lose their seat.
77048
Yes, he should resign, but don't worry... as soon as we have that election, his ass is grass.  Right now the election date may be April 22.  I intend to vote for anyone but him.  Word in the streets around New Orleans is he lost a majority of his votes with those statements he made.  Yeah, he's overworked and all, but he could at least pay attention to what he lets fall out of his mouth in public.
846337
you are correct , it would have definately helped in the close races , i think republicans would definately have the senate if he would have made the announcement sooner . In my opinion he did this for 2 reasons , 1. he would have never let rumsfeld go if republicans would have won senate and the house . 2. he has always had the majority of the military behind him and he would have done this before elections many of the military would have seen it as a politicol move and he would have lost their respect which was his reason that he stated wed. morning
384467
Absolutely, Rumsfeld is old and has no clue whats going on, a new fresh of eyes and opinions, and someone with Keen military strategy. someone who knows how to work within the branches and work them togetther for a tactical approach. we need to reestablish what the goals are and who is being targeted. rummy has got to go....
772902
The President said today that he decided to replace Don a week ago but continued to claim to support him so as not to influence the outcome of the elections.\n\nThis was both a lie (lying to the public) and a major blunder on Bush's side. If he had canned Rummy a week before the elections Republicans might have been able to save some of the seats they lost yesterday.
747370
Actually the Democrats want to start doing a draw down on troops as soon as they take office. I sure wouldn't want to be one of the last ones there. Come home in a box that is for sure.
967097
I would say it's too late.  He's said so many times that he's happy with Rummy's performance, even after Abu Ghraib and every other f*** up.  It would seem hypocritical for him to suddenly change his mind now.  It would seem like he's trying to toss deck chairs off the Titanic.  It won't make a difference.  That ship's going DOWN.
583583
Yes. I believe though that this issue will have a big impact on the next election and that some of the current politicians will be removed from office.
866778
that is why he resigned.\nif the demos had a chance to fire him it would mean bush would have to adnit he was wrong. \nright now the bush camp can spin this to make bush look good,\nwanting to work with demos, wanting a change in iraq, etc
851727
Well… I’ll be thoroughly depressed if the Dems don’t do it…. \nBut either way… I’ll still be thrilled to stop receiving truckloads of smear-campaign crap in my mailbox. I swear… as far as our local races go, you’d think they were campaigning for meanest school-yard bully. In fact, they ought to consider that next time around… at least then someone would actually deserve to win!\n\n\nedit:  Yippee! It's tomorrow... gosh that felt nice going to bed knowing the dems took the house then waking to find Rumsfeld resigned, then checking back later and seeing that lovely headline 'Dems take Senate'! Haven't smiled so much at the news in a loooooooooooong time... definitely a happy sueflower today =)
754855
lol @ title of question.\n\nI think the timing means that Rumsfeld was an election casualty in a year when support for the Iraq war was a driving issue.  \n\nHe was "behind it" so, getting rid of him "should" fix our iraq "problem", right?  Who's with me?\n\nAnybody?  \n\nHello?\n\nCome on!
944404
Maybe Bush and Cheney will step down too.   No, there's a honeymoon period where both Bush and the Dems claim they're going to work together.  That should last about 30 - 45 days, then we'll see what happens.
888024
I hope so....\nBut the reality is, Bush actually believes what he preaches, sad really. If he fires Rumsfeld, than he is publically admitting his mistake.\nOur only hope at this point, is that the voice of country is actually heard tonight.
342308
I like that idea.....hmmmmmm How could they get President Fox to step down...Good idea.
941548
Surprisingly I think its starting to already. I imagine Pelosi calling him on the middle of the night Tuesday, "wanna keep your job? GET rid of Rumsfeld, NOW" Looks like Bolton's  coming down now too from the UN and Melman's leaving the RNC! Its fun to watch all the rats jump from  a sinking ship.\n\nOk btw, the GOP led us into Iraq and obviously couldn't find their way out, nor a wet paper bag! Our president is playing games while our boys are dying, and now its ALL the democrats responsibility to bail his ass out? Fat chance