Why not do what Clinton did when he appointed former Sen. Cohen to the job? And I have a good name for Sec. Def. that the Dims will have to approve: Former Ga. Sen. Sam Nunn.
Rummy, a failed Ford holdover, is clearly out of his league and possibly the most hated Sec. Def. since McNamara. I should know, too, because I've spoken to a lot of folks who work there.
I believe that during the next three to six months, we're going to see an incredible turn-around in Iraq. Wouldn't it be a shame to have the Democrats take credit for that.
If we capitulate and surrender Rumsfeld, that's exactly what will happen.
Look, you may be right, but my opinion is still "NO DAMNED WAY!"
Which folks who work there, the troops fighting for freedom, or a bunch of desk jockeys? The old garde in the Pentagon does not like Rummy becuase he makes them work their arses off and demands accountability at all levels. His Transformation Plan is brilliant, but people don't like change, especially in comfortable jobs.