I see Bush is obviously upset, obviously not happy about how things have turned out, but yet he's also trying to reach across the isle and make the best of what he's going to have to deal with.
You KNOW the democrats aren't going to be reaching across the isle. And those who know Bush, those who claim to be long time supporters, should know Bush is one who turns the other cheek and keeps on trying to be the "nice guy". This does tend to make him look whimpy and indecisive sometimes, but people are ALWAYS underestimating him too.
I think Rumsfeld stepped down because they all knew he was just more of a target than a help in the administration. If Bush came out and called it like it is about the Democrats, there'd be hell to pay and he'd get even more crap for "dividing the country".
This is just my $.02, but I'm trying to look at the big picture here.
He reached across the aisle with a Majority Rep Senate and House. Know what that got him? FEW conservatives promises kept to the electorate so that Dems could run as conservatives and win.
You are deluding yourself if you think they stop with Rummy.
The new Tone, bi-partisan appeal needs to be abandoned but apparently he's still clinging to it.