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Sen. Clinton Says Rumsfeld Should Resign
2006-08-04
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday called on Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld to resign, hours after excoriating him at a public hearing over what she called "failed policy" in Iraq. "I just don't understand why we can't get new leadership that would give us a fighting chance to turn the situation around before it's too late," the New York Democrat and potential 2008 presidential contender said in an interview with The Associated Press. "I think the president should choose to accept Secretary Rumsfeld's resignation."

"The secretary has lost credibility with the Congress and with the people," she said. "It's time for him to step down and be replaced by someone who can develop an effective strategy and communicate it effectively to the American people and to the world." Asked about Clinton's comments, Pentagon spokesman Eric Ruff said, "We don't discuss politics."
Posted by:Fred

#16  This was all very predictable and contrived. Billary whined because Rummy had originally planned to speak in to senators in a private setting rather than on C-SPAN.

She sent Rummy a letter asking him to appear for the public hearing. When he, being a decent person, changed his plans and appeared for the public hearing, she got her sound bites.
Posted by: Captain America   2006-08-04 21:01  

#15  Rummy's head will be a nice change vs. Janet Reno's head that is usually there.
Posted by: ed   2006-08-04 19:00  

#14  Resign Rumsfeld or I shall crush your skull between my massive thighs!!!
Posted by: Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton   2006-08-04 18:55  

#13  The Hilldabeast is just trying to throw a bone to the far-left wing of her party. She's been watching what's happening to Joe Lieberman. Over in DU they've figured her out:

"If Hillary does something like this 100 more times, she'll start making up for the 1,000 times she should have done it but didn't."

"Hillary makes a sudden sharp left in the face of possible Lieberman political sudden death.
She's simply playing politics and has sensed a quick change of direction is in order. Otherwise, why did she not join in Al Gore's call for Rumsfeld's resignation -- what was it, two years ago?"

"Hillary's sudden courage is a joke and is almost more unpalatable than her hawkishness...the woman is incapable of doing something without calculation. Where was this spunk a few months ago, ie before it was clear that war-mongering wouldn't fly with Dems?"

"... and the fact that it had to get to this point with Lieberman before she got a clue does not speak well for her (hugely overrated) "political instincts". Everyone who thought Lieberman would have an easy ride ought to go sit in the corner and try to figure out why they are so out of touch with the mood of the country. Turning off cable news would be a good start."
Posted by: Steve   2006-08-04 14:28  

#12  Waah? Rummy boinked an intern and committed purgery?
Posted by: regular joe   2006-08-04 13:35  

#11  F*** her and horse that strained to carry her.
Posted by: Cyber Sarge   2006-08-04 12:59  

#10  Indeed a haunting photo! That face could have easily been a camp supervisor at Ravensbruck near Furstenberg.
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-08-04 12:53  

#9  I feel that "The Beast" looked at Lieberman's and her own poll numbers (with regard to 'war support') and is trying to figure out a way to "flip-flop" on the war without looking ridiculous right before the elections. She's setting up the populace with this "Rumsfeld Statement" so that, in a month or so, she can come back and oppose the war ("because nothing's changed") without looking like a 'J Fn Kerry'.

It's not a dumb move on her part.
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2006-08-04 12:52  

#8  There she goes again, not taking her meds. I think the photo need to be sink trapped. He She give me nightmares!
Posted by: 49 Pan   2006-08-04 12:48  

#7  
This is what the Tranzi's have in store for us.



-M
Posted by: Manolo   2006-08-04 12:26  

#6  That is a truly horrendous photo...
Posted by: Tony (UK)   2006-08-04 10:51  

#5  communicate it effectively to the American people and to the world.

I see your true colors
Shining through...

Transnational Socialism is the new pink, I guess.




Posted by: eLarson   2006-08-04 10:44  

#4  After you.
Posted by: Uloter Grinenter8414   2006-08-04 10:41  

#3  That photo of the Hildabeast just ruined my morning!
Posted by: Lancasters Over Dresden   2006-08-04 10:29  

#2  "Secretary Rumsfeld says Sen. Clinton should 'STFU' and mind her manners."
Posted by: mojo   2006-08-04 10:21  

#1  The "lake of fire" must have finally frozen over! I find myself agreeing with this wench.
Posted by: Besoeker   2006-08-04 09:08  

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