Via the Washington Times and AP it is being reported that Rumsfeld is resigning.
Bush Says Rumsfeld Is Stepping Down
By DAVID ESPO and LIZ SIDOTI Associated Press Writers
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld stepped down as defense secretary on Wednesday, one day after midterm elections in which opposition to the war in Iraq contributed to heavy Republican losses.
President Bush said he would nominate Robert Gates, a former CIA director, to replace Rumsfeld at the Pentagon.
Asked whether his announcement signaled a new direction in the war that has claimed the lives of more than 2,800 U.S. troops, Bush said, "Well, there's certainly going to be new leadership at the Pentagon."
Some of you might think this is agood thing, but I haven't made a decision yet on it. One thing is for certain, as Rummey states "There is going to be new leadership at the Pentagon." I can only hope Gates isn't some risk adverse desk jockey.
Homefront6 and Confederate Yankee are also reporting.
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