[r9etb]

Wasn't there something about SecDef Rumsfeld sending down a top military aide to assist Franks? This may be the answer!

Yup. It's a contingency to ensure that the new commander is already fully up to speed if Franks has to leave. Which either suggests that there may be a lot more to this than CNN knows, or that Rummy is merely being careful on the eve of war.

[PhiKapMom]

Thanks! I was sure I had heard that. I would bet there is a lot more here if this much got out, but I could be wrong.

Never felt Franks was the person to lead this effort, but what do I know! Just something I couldn't put my finger on.