[floridareader1]

B.S. Cutting Rumsfeld would have been played as a sign of weakness and doubt by the media. It would not have helped at all.


But cutting Rumsfield immediately after the election is a sign of strength?

There is no question the GOP would control the Senate if he had made the decision before the election. Can we pin this one on Karl Rove?

[SMM48]

There is no question the GOP would control the Senate if he had made the decision before the election.

And you know this for a fact, huh? Are you God?

[johniegrad]

There is no question the GOP would control the Senate if he had made the decision before the election

There is no question because you say so? Back up your assertion and please don't cite such reliable sources as "It is common knowledge that...." or "Everyone knows that....". What evidence do you have to back up your post?

[GOP_Party_Animal]

But cutting Rumsfield immediately after the election is a sign of strength?

I didn't say that. Supporting your staff and not blaming underlings for a difficult war is a sign of strength. I'm not saying it would be fair, but if Bush dumps Rumsfeld before the election, the media screams "Ha! They're falling apart and trying to find a scape-goat!".