BROKEN!: Rumsfeld Steps Down

It was just announced that Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down as Secretary of Defense.

The AP link is here.  It's also being reported on MSNBC now.

There's no report on his replacement, if one has been made yet.  (Or if this is a firing more than a stepping down.)  Lieberman, stay by the red phone, please.  

I wonder if Condi Rice is expecting another position change.  Man, how does she keep her resume updated?

•  Lieberman

  realize that if you take the nomination you will be filibustered?

  by phillies on Wed Nov 08, 2006 at 09:58:24 AM PDT

•  man you are fastI They just announced that.

  This morning when I heard we won Congress I knew Rummy had to go. In order for Bush to appear as though he will listen and adjust, this was a must. Bush won't change though, watch
    Bush will be talking soon. I can just imagine whay kind of shit he will have to say. Here comes his speech!

  by jmsjoin on Wed Nov 08, 2006 at 09:58:47 AM PDT

•  man you are fast! Bush is speaking right now!

  Rummy stepping down was a given after last night. Really glad to see it!

  by jmsjoin on Wed Nov 08, 2006 at 10:00:59 AM PDT

•  Shows Bush this ain't the old days

  Nothing shows Bush more clearly than this, that the old days of beating up Dems are over, baby.

  Good thing Rumsfeld went voluntarily, 'cause the subpoenas are going out, and not everybody is gonna have a choice about when they leave.

  Yeah, baby!

  by 4thepeople on Wed Nov 08, 2006 at 10:03:05 AM PDT

•  Top of FP

  Kos broke it before any of the umpteen diaries on the list, and comments there have moved past Joementum to Gates as the nominee.
  Really no need for this particular diary

  by Catte Nappe on Wed Nov 08, 2006 at 10:03:43 AM PDT