Bayh joins chorus for Rumsfeld’s ouster

[Khephra]

Bayh joins chorus for Rumsfeld’s ouster

By Sylvia A. Smith

Washington editor


WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld should step down, Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., said Thursday, ratcheting up his criticism after thinking more about what he saw and heard in Iraq this week.

“Regrettably, I think enough mistakes have been made of enough significance that I don’t” have confidence in Rumsfeld, Bayh told NPR. “I have lost confidence in him.”

Pushed as to whether he thinks President Bush’s defense secretary should resign, Bayh paused and then said, “I do.”

White House spokesman Scott McClellan defended Rumsfeld.

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/nation/10439670.htm

Wow...that's awfully brave of Bayh. I'd think more of his concern if he'd have expressed it before Hatch of all people. The DLC sure have a brave leader in this one. Notice that he had to be "pushed" to even say it too.

[liberal N proud]

1. Well, You go to war with the morons in office that you have, not the

morons that you want!

[Pirate Smile]

4. and with some wars you only go it there ARE morons in office.

[Jo March]

5. LOL! That is too funny! ;) nt

[AllegroRondo]

2. I heard the interview on NPR yesterday

I was cheering in my car when he said "I do".

[Jo March]

3. How could anyone have ever had confidence in this man?

He always has been a fuck up.

[aquart]

8. Bayh or Rumsfeld?

[BiggJawn]

10. Ohhh, that's mean...

:D

But an honest question!

[Jo March]

17. LOL! Either one!!!

Too funny!

[9119495]

6. Bayh-Bayh Rummmy!

[rodeodance]

7. lets add a few baratones to this chorus--and bases, and.....

[BiggJawn]

9. Evan sounded like he knew he had just screwed-up...

...his chances of ever getting invited over to the WH for snacks and drinkee-poos.

Michelle Norris had to DRAG that "I do." out of him with pliers!

"Do you think Secretary Rumsfeld should resign?"

"Well, that descision lies with the President..(blah, blah, blah...).."

"Yes, I KNOW it's ultimately up to the President, but I want to know what YOUR opinion is. Do YOU think Secretary Rumsfeld should resign?"

<dead air for almost 5 seconds>

"I do."


Oh, well, Evan, guess the Xmas eve soiree over at the Bush Quarters is off now, isn't it? Never mind, Liebermann will fill you in on what you missed....

[rurallib]

11. Sounds like Bayh is taking a stand

I hear people pushing this guy for 2008. Haven't seen any real stands from him. Now he jumps on the band wagon AFTER TRENT LOTT????
Bout fucken time, Evan. Where you been the last two years???

[Khephra]

13. On Faux

Talking about how much he supports Bush.

Seriously.

Bayh one of Faux's favorite Democrats. He appears only slightly less than Lieberman. Honest.

[AlinPA]

18. He is always low key. Can't figure him out. No fire there.

[saltpoint]

22. Hi, alinPA.

You hit it right on the head -- Bayh has no fire. He seems prepared and able but never inspired.

[BiggJawn]

19. Where's he been? Counting all his Pharma $$$$$

He gets FAT cash from Indiana companies like Lilly and Pfizer.

He was a decent Governor, best in decades, IMO.

But....He sure as shit ain't his dad. Look up "ReTHUGlican LITE" and you'll see Evan Bayh's picture.

[Kimber Scott]

12. When will they start singing for Bush to resign. (Please, God? Please?)

Of course, Cheney has to go first.

[njdemocrat106]

23. If (better yet, WHEN) Cheney resigns...

They'd probably make Condi VP. She's such a screw-up, so that deserves another raise (as BushCo rewards incompetence).

[geek tragedy]

14. What courage. He spoke up AFTER Trent Lott did. n/t

[Khephra]

15. I wrote Hatch in the original post...D'OH! I meant Lott

It's so easy to confuse idiots when there are so damn many of them.

[goforit]

16. LOL!!!........Too funny.

It is so sad that the Dems don't have one once of power.

Thanks Sen Bayh.

Whatever......

[leesa]

20. Why is no one calling for the First Thug to resign?

He started the unnecessary, unprovoked war.

[AgadorSparticus]

21. guess rummy picked the short straw. sucks to be the scapegoat, eh?

wonder if rummy is going to fight back behind the scenes or if he's just going to take one for the team.

[lefttoright]

24. Rumsfeld should resign

Funny thing, watching Fox News this morning and saw Ben Stein on a panel of money and investing experts. When asked about some stock, he replied that Rumsfeld must go. The response had nothing to do with the question asked. Looks like other prominent Republicans are getting on the bandwagon.