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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.
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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ericruff; rumsfeld
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:48:22 AM PST
by
jmc1969
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)
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
To: TChris
News Just In.
Rumsfeld sepping down.
To: jmc1969
Just heard on KFI Rummy's leaving. Bush to discuss at 1:00
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:51:27 AM PST
by
edcoil
(Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
To: jmc1969
Good timing. He just resigned.
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:51:30 AM PST
by
soupcon
To: jmc1969
On radio just now they said he will resign.
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:51:35 AM PST
by
Steven W.
To: jmc1969
That is not what I am hearing on Fox.
To: jmc1969
Breaking, Rumsfeld to resign. On Fox now.
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:51:42 AM PST
by
tobyhill
(The War on Terrorism is not for the weak.)
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!)
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.")
To: tennmountainman
Yes, secretary Rumsfeld just resigned, per MSNBC.
To: jmc1969
Confirmed, Rumsfield to resign see fox news now
To: jmc1969
ABC News just interrupted with a bulletin that Rumsfeld IS stepping down.
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:52:10 AM PST
by
capt. norm
(Liberalism = cowardice disguised as tolerance.)
To: soupcon
That's what I'm hearing, too. Who is the replacement?
To: jmc1969
Senior Officials are saying Rummy is resigning as of today
To: jmc1969
Very interesting since KFI radio just had a bulletin saying the AP is reporting he WILL step down.
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:52:25 AM PST
by
truthkeeper
(It's the borders, stupid.)
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.)
To: jmc1969
Russ Honore for SecDef!!!!
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:52:35 AM PST
by
Terabitten
(Be humble and be kind.)
To: jmc1969
Wait Rush just implied he is resigning.
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posted on
11/08/2006 9:52:40 AM PST
by
svcw
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