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Vote on Rumsfeld fizzling out in Senate
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Posted on 09/06/2006 9:09:54 AM PDT by Sub-Driver

Vote on Rumsfeld fizzling out in Senate

By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press Writer 6 minutes ago

An effort by Senate Democrats to force a vote on whether Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld should stay on the job appeared to be fizzling out Wednesday. Republicans, calling the move a political stunt, promised to block an up-or-down vote on the measure and Democrats conceded there's not likely to be any vote whatsoever.

Sen. Barbara Boxer (news, bio, voting record), D-Calif., on Tuesday said Democrats were drafting a nonbinding resolution "that would express a loss of confidence in the Bush administration's Iraq policy, including a loss of confidence in Secretary Rumsfeld."

But Boxer acknowledged that the Rumsfeld resolution could be struck down on a point of order since it is not germane to the pending legislation, the Pentagon spending bill. A Democratic leadership aide speaking on condition of anonymity said Democrats would not challenge the point of order.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., repeatedly supported Rumsfeld as he made the rounds of news shows Wednesday morning. Frist's chief of staff, Eric Ueland promised Republicans would kill the resolution through the procedural move.

"The American people want us to be safe and secure. They recognize it takes bold leadership," Frist said on NBC's "Today" show. "I strongly support Don Rumsfeld."

The GOP blocking tactics would prevent politically imperiled Republicans from having to vote to support the way President Bush and Rumsfeld have handled the war, which is increasingly unpopular with the public.

Some Republicans, such as John McCain, R-Ariz., have been sharply critical of Rumsfeld. And GOP candidates Tom Kean of New Jersey and Stephen Laffey of Rhode Island, who is giving Sen. Lincoln Chafee (news, bio, voting record) a very difficult race for renomination, have called for Rumsfeld's resignation.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
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To: cripplecreek

Let's pretend the democRATS actually do something other than collect their paychecks while in DC.

They apparently don't realize people eventually need to see well-concevied plans to be impressed. The RATS have none and haven't for a very long time. Hand waving is not a profession (well excepet maybe for third base coaches in basball).


21 posted on 09/06/2006 9:24:33 AM PDT by rod1
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To: Sub-Driver
RUMMY RULES!!!!

And is a VERY hard, Patriotic, and dedicated worker making American efforts count...something the Dems know NOTHING about!

22 posted on 09/06/2006 9:27:14 AM PDT by NordP (America: There are more Patriots than Punks!)
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To: Sub-Driver

Tell Boxer to take her resolution and shove it where the sun dont shine.


23 posted on 09/06/2006 9:27:16 AM PDT by sgtbono2002 (The fourth estate is a fifth column.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Ok, let's have a vote on whether Barbara Boxer should stay on the job.

I vote "no."


24 posted on 09/06/2006 9:27:38 AM PDT by sauropod (Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys." PJO)
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To: Sub-Driver

"...the way President Bush and Rumsfeld have handled the war, which is increasingly unpopular with the public."

I think this is trying to make it look like the public is losing confidence in the way Bush and Rumsfeld are conducting the war. I don't believe any war is ever increasingly popular. Some of the frustration I feel is that we need to issue an ultimatum: If they aren't ready to be inspected in such-and-such time (and we're running out of it) they will be destroyed. No dropping of brocures. No targeting empty buildings.


25 posted on 09/06/2006 9:27:39 AM PDT by Ilky Hucktar
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To: cripplecreek

Hey, why not. Conyers already had a 'let's pretend' impeachment hearing, using the fake Downing St. Memo, and having Joe Wilson testify to the participants.


26 posted on 09/06/2006 9:28:19 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: spokeshave
Supposedly having hearings on Bolton within the coming week.

Of course, anything's possible with these betrayers.

27 posted on 09/06/2006 9:29:02 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: Sub-Driver

Cool. Maybe Bush can write a non-binding Executive Order declaring that all Moonbats in Congress must resign...


28 posted on 09/06/2006 9:29:45 AM PDT by Fenris6 (3 Purple Hearts in 4 months w/o missing a day of work? He's either John Rambo or a Fraud)
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To: muawiyah

Your post #5 has me choking on my coffee. But I love it!


29 posted on 09/06/2006 9:29:48 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: Real Cynic No More

Maybe the President is establishing a traitor's wing at Gitmo and stocking it with demonrat politicians.


30 posted on 09/06/2006 9:30:43 AM PDT by OldFriend (I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
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To: Sub-Driver
Some Republicans, such as John McCain, R-Ariz., have been sharply critical of Rumsfeld. And GOP candidates Tom Kean of New Jersey and Stephen Laffey of Rhode Island, who is giving Sen. Lincoln Chafee a very difficult race for renomination, have called for Rumsfeld's resignation.

Interesting comment...I do not see the name of any influential Republicans on that list.

31 posted on 09/06/2006 9:34:04 AM PDT by NewLand (Posting against liberalism since the 20th century!)
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To: Sub-Driver

You folks and the Republicans just don't get it. The current Democrat Party is made up of traitors to these United States. Do you see how they are moaning and groaning about the upcoming ABC miniseries on 911. The truth hurts and always opts. Bill Clinton, his administration and the entire Democrat Party were directly responsible for enabling 911 to occur. That's a fact, no matter how the Democrat party and their lap dogs in the MSM spin it. Pubbies should be shouting it from the roof tops. If we would only unite together and get out the entire base for the Pubbies , we can help destroy the "Treason" Democrat party once and for all!!!


32 posted on 09/06/2006 9:38:17 AM PDT by JLAGRAYFOX
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To: Sub-Driver

Exactly why the Democrats will lose again.............no character just bash,bash,bash! Who wants Rumsfeld removed? The enemy of course....and Democrats as usual, are doing their work for them. Utterly Useful Idiots!


33 posted on 09/06/2006 9:40:32 AM PDT by yoe
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To: Coop
Even in office Republican/Conservatives ultimately MUST please the MSM/DNC, or else.

And they know it, which is why they are powerless against them.

Republicans are puppets on a string.
34 posted on 09/06/2006 9:42:07 AM PDT by roses of sharon
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To: Sub-Driver

Congress has to move on to budget.


35 posted on 09/06/2006 9:43:33 AM PDT by RightWhale (Repeal the law of the excluded middle)
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To: Sub-Driver

why in the hell can't anyone write a story ' just as it is ' without putting their political spin on it


36 posted on 09/06/2006 9:46:07 AM PDT by sure_fine (*not one to over kill the thought process*)
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To: JLAGRAYFOX
(this man gets it) Sgt. Major J.D. Pendry (Ret)
37 posted on 09/06/2006 9:46:27 AM PDT by yoe
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To: Sub-Driver

Well at least the Republicans can stay together for once.


38 posted on 09/06/2006 9:55:52 AM PDT by conservative blonde (Conservative Blonde)
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To: roses of sharon

Oh brother [rolling eyes]


39 posted on 09/06/2006 9:59:08 AM PDT by Coop (...one of the best things we can do for the troops is to boot Cut'n'run Murtha!! -- JimRob)
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To: JLAGRAYFOX

I don't understand why ABC is airing this miniseries on 9-11 as it is critical of their hero Bill. Is there some hidden agenda?


40 posted on 09/06/2006 10:00:44 AM PDT by conservative blonde (Conservative Blonde)
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