
Bush said Rumsfeld "doing a very fine job"...does this mean he's on the way out?
by
LynnElizabeth04
on Mon 20 Dec 2004 02:47 PM CST
In Bush's first term, when Bush complimented a program or an
individual, that meant that the program or individual was getting the
ax. Based on Bush's compliment of Rumsfeld today in the press
briefing (see below), is it too much to hope that Bush could be considering
replacing his DOD secretary?
Okay...yeah...too much to hope for.
Question from the press briefing
QUESTION: Several Republican lawmakers recently have criticized
Defense Secretary Rumsfeld. What does he need to do to rebuild their
trust?
BUSH: Well, first of all, when I asked the secretary to stay
on as secretary of defense, I was ... more »