QandO

May 07, 2004

Poll: Rummy should stay
Posted by McQ

Even the democratic voters think Rummy should stay:

Three-quarters of the public are closely following the story, a level of attention reserved for some of the most gripping news events. Two-thirds favor criminal charges against the soldiers involved; fewer — but still a majority — 54 percent, say punishment should go up the chain of command to higher-level officers who allowed a breakdown of training and discipline.

Still, given current knowledge, most say the buck should stop before it gets to Rumsfeld. Twenty percent in this ABCNEWS/Washington Post poll say he should resign, while many more, 69 percent, say he should retain his position. Even most Democrats — hardly the administration's fondest fans — say Rumsfeld should stay.

Its really facinating the level of interest this story has. We're seeing it here as most of our hits concern a "Iraqi prisoner abuse" search. To say its captured the attention of America (and the world) is an understatement.

But, that being said, the good judgement of the American people again shows through. Despite all the caterwalling and demands for Rumsfeld's resignation (or ouster) by Democrat politicians, apparently America, by quite a majority, says they're full of ... well we knew that anyway, didn't we?

Americans, unlike our Democrat politicians, seem to be able to determine where the blame should fall and, consequently, who should take the fall.

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