Will Donald Rumsfeld resign or be forced to step down?
444795
No, and maybe. It depends on if a democratic majority is returned to congress this year, if we leave it for the repulicans it will never happen.
948720
First thing Dems are going to do is ask for the removal of Rumsfeld (12 Generals have already asked for his removal).  When his own are asking for removal, don't YOU think it would be the right thing.  Chaney only has the 2 years left (so who cares).  Rice - with the way things are changing, well she just won't have the carte blanch that she had before.\n\nIt's a great thing for America!!
810286
We can't leave but shouldn't stay.  Who knows what we should do.  Bush, Cheney, and Rummy certainly don't.  Cheney said it was almost over a year and a half ago.  Bush says he's not satisfied but he really isn't changing anything.  Rummy is just a confused self righteous old coot.
751911
He would have to resign.  The Republicans could then put in their next candidate for President and give them a headstart.  But Gunner Dick won't do it - he's too bullheaded.
369952
If Bush has any honor and integrity at all he would fire Rumsfeld, yes.
672007
Bush Will Be Impeached\n\nAND, In An Unprecedented Turn Of Events\n\nCheney And Rumsfeld Will ALSO Be Removed From Office \nIn The Same Sweep\n\nYoull See It LIVE...On TV...Stay Tuned
910355
What's next???? \n\nMore of the same!! ..... Nothing at all!!!  Thats what they are good at!!  They spend a lot of time talking (BS) and not enough acting, or doing for our troops or the American people (majority of Americans) who want this war to end, corruption to end, rumsfeld to resign ...all of it. George Bush made it perfectly clear  that he's standing by Rumsfeld no matter how bad the criticisim or how many people say he should resign, Bush does what he does best, ..... Not Listen, and Not Care!!! He's an ignorant, stubborn fool and he will continue to do what we all expect him to do, (or at least I do ) which is NOTHING!!!
255715
No he should not resign. He has a responsibility to his party and to his constituents to commit to his role and right his wrongs. Furthermore, who would replace him? Another crony? An unprepared opposition? There is a wonderful process called democracy that means we can vote him out if we don't like him. If anything, he could call an early election, but he should not resign.
724816
You must think the liberals and democrats are fools they know you can't  remove the troops immediately but I'M sure they would try to change the down road policy of Rumsfeld and try something else my own opinion is get rid of Rumsfeld and put in someone who knows the region and the people and let him try to get the different fractions together where there talking to each other and maybe it will stop some of the violence. You have to remember even if they win some seats It probably will not control the congress or senate so it will probably be status quo and still Rumsfeld policy.
90189
No, they cannot be forced to resign.  They may be forcefully pursuaded that their resignation is in the best interest of their party or the constituancy, but they can't be forced to sign a resignation (And if they were, they could probably have the courts rescind it as being done under duress).  Politicians can be impeached for behavior unbecoming of their office, or impeached for the crime outright if it related to their jobs.\n\nThis isn't the case for appointed officials though.  Since President Andrew Johnson's impeachment, the President, upon someone being confirmed will also submit an undated resignation letter.  So, if the President wants to remove you from your post, they just date the letter and you are out.
891508
It is possible but unlikely. If Cheney steps down he will continue to function in his current role with or without the title of Vice President so there is nothing to be gained if he does leave.
817451
Yes, bush will be handed his hat. \n\nI look for an alliance between Iran, Syria, and Iraq in getting the U.S. troops out of Iraq. \n\nNostradamus, predicted that the new world (The USA) will come under nuclear attack from the middle east by one who wears the blue turban. That is the headgear of the United Nations. \n\nHe also predicted in the new world, the village idiot shall step forward to lead the people. Three guesses who he was referring to. \n\nNot to fear as there are movements now underway to insure that bush and cheney are impeached this coming spring. \n\nWith those two out of office, Nancy is next in line for President. \n\nDarryl S.
832231
It's acceptable, but I don't really see how life will change much without Rumsfeld. Politics in Washington DC will remain corrupt as usual. Life goes on.\n\nHowever, I agree that Rumsfeld took too much of the blame. The blame extends to the Bush Administration and Congress, both Democrat and Republican politicians alike... and it also extends to the Perfumed Princes and "yes-men" Generals in control of our military. The Bush Administration should be faulted for the bad policies they decide to carry out. The Congress, Democrats and Republicans, need to quit fighting each other and worrying about their own parties (and re-elections) and for once do what's best for the Country and the People. Democrat politicians need to stop complaining about why we're in Iraq and start finding solutions. Yes-Men in the Joint Chiefs and Pentagon and wherever they are need to be weeded out immediately, replaced by combat-vets who can say "No." and know the situation on the ground (probably by being in Iraq where the action is instead of an air-conditioned office in the E-Ring) And finally, Americans need to stop being polarized in politics and abandon the corrupt party platforms and start working together to find solutions.\n\nI would speculate that Rumsfeld was an easy target to become a scrapegoat. He was probably the only one to take the fall of Iraq because of the corrupt politics that goes on in our Country, but later on probably won't be the last one.
1030364
Please resign today, but before you do, please fire Dick Cheney
733517
Rummy and Condi are the puppets in this show.They're the first line of defense to shield the President.Unfortunately for all involved,they have too big a job to do.Bush has put himself directly in the line of fire.Rice is good at foreign relations.She is extremely articulate and has excellent interpersonal skills.Dumsfeld,on the other hand,is a bull in a china shop. He is neither intelligent or diplomatic.When Colin Powell resigned that should have sent up a huge red flag.He predicted exactly what is happening right now.But Bush's arrogance and stubbornness pushed a greatly respected member out of the job.Rumsfeld's legacy will be that of Bush's: Failure and incompetence.
1034396
Correct me if I am wrong, but their term is not limited and I haven't heard about any resignations.\n\nThe current one has been there since 1997.\n\nThey aren't shrek!! You might not like them but they do a lot of good work.\n\nWe started the UN!!\n\nIf it weren't for the UN this world would be a disaster!
742245
Logical Democrat. That's an oxymoron. No they can't impeach Rumsfeld. He hasn't done anything wrong.