Bush Says Rumsfeld Resigning, Gates to Replace Him

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

Excuse me if I go back on topic for a moment...

CNN and others are running an interesting news story. It seems some republicans are pissed at Bush over the Rumsfeld timing. Since most Americans voted against the war, they argue that firing Rummy well ahead of the election would have helped their cause and prevented the loss of both houses. I think I have to agree, I certainly would have had a better opinion of Bush if I thought he was taking concrete measures to try and improve the situation in Iraq (ie firing him).

Which is actually what I was using to base my theory that if he bailed on Bolton too he would look like he was backpedaling and weak as far as how the base sees him....my theory may be off.

Frankly I don't know anymore.