Rumsfeld Resigns; Gates Nominated

Rumsfeld Resigns; Gates Nominated

In the wake of what he calls "a thumping" in midterm elections, President Bush announces he's replacing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Diane and her guests talk about the fallout from this decision and its longer-term implications.

In the wake of what he calls "a thumping" in midterm elections, President Bush announces he's replacing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Diane and her guests talk about the fallout from this decision and its longer-term implications.

Guests

Gen. Wesley Clark

former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and author of "A Time To Lead," "Waging Modern War" and "Winning Modern Wars."

Max Boot

senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of "War Made New" (Gotham Books)

Ron Elving

Washington editor for NPR.

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