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Rumsfeld Has No Plans to Step Down, Despite Democrat Gains, Official Says
AP ^ | November 8 2006

Posted on 11/08/2006 9:48:21 AM PST by jmc1969

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, a key target of Iraq war critics, gave no indication Wednesday that he planned to step down in the wake of Democratic midterm election gains, his chief spokesman said.

Eric Ruff, the Pentagon press secretary, said he participated in meetings with Rumsfeld on Wednesday morning and heard no talk of changing war strategies or of Rumsfeld leaving his post.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ericruff; rumsfeld
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1 posted on 11/08/2006 9:48:22 AM PST by jmc1969
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To: jmc1969

Excellent! Glad to hear it. Rummy has been doing a terrific job.


2 posted on 11/08/2006 9:49:05 AM PST by TChris (We scoff at honor and are shocked to find traitors among us. - C.S. Lewis)
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To: jmc1969

Dow Jones news wire just quoting "Republican officials" that Rumsfeld IS stepping down.


3 posted on 11/08/2006 9:50:49 AM PST by Pete
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To: TChris

News Just In.

Rumsfeld sepping down.


4 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:07 AM PST by tennmountainman
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To: jmc1969

Just heard on KFI Rummy's leaving. Bush to discuss at 1:00


5 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:27 AM PST by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: jmc1969

Good timing. He just resigned.


6 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:30 AM PST by soupcon
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To: jmc1969

On radio just now they said he will resign.


7 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:35 AM PST by Steven W.
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To: jmc1969

That is not what I am hearing on Fox.


8 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:35 AM PST by Snoopers-868th
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Breaking, Rumsfeld to resign. On Fox now.
9 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:42 AM PST by tobyhill (The War on Terrorism is not for the weak.)
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To: Pete; All

Yep, CNBC is reporting it too now. Man, the fallout is just starting...


10 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:45 AM PST by farlander (Strategery - sure beats liberalism!)
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To: jmc1969

WRONG... He is resigning today.. already on FOX as I type... He will Resign and Bush will accept it.


11 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:46 AM PST by tomnbeverly ("Harsh criticism is not a plan for victory. Second guessing is not a strategy.")
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To: tennmountainman

Yes, secretary Rumsfeld just resigned, per MSNBC.


12 posted on 11/08/2006 9:51:47 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (Second To None!)
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To: jmc1969

Confirmed, Rumsfield to resign see fox news now


13 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:09 AM PST by Snoopers-868th
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ABC News just interrupted with a bulletin that Rumsfeld IS stepping down.


14 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:10 AM PST by capt. norm (Liberalism = cowardice disguised as tolerance.)
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To: soupcon

That's what I'm hearing, too. Who is the replacement?


15 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:11 AM PST by Trust but Verify
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To: jmc1969

Senior Officials are saying Rummy is resigning as of today


16 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:24 AM PST by Lord_Baltar
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To: jmc1969

Very interesting since KFI radio just had a bulletin saying the AP is reporting he WILL step down.


17 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:25 AM PST by truthkeeper (It's the borders, stupid.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Yes, secretary Rumsfeld just resigned, per MSNBC.

And CNN

18 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:26 AM PST by Wormwood (Everybody lies, but it doesn't matter because nobody listens.)
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To: jmc1969

Russ Honore for SecDef!!!!


19 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:35 AM PST by Terabitten (Be humble and be kind.)
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To: jmc1969

Wait Rush just implied he is resigning.


20 posted on 11/08/2006 9:52:40 AM PST by svcw
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