NYT: The Rumsfeld memo on options for Iraq war, leaning towards redeployment of US troops by July 2007 to five fortified bases and contain type model. Dated one day before the election. One interpretation: Hunker down and tilt, versus status quo plus.

It seems increasingly plausible it was someone from Rumsfeld's camp who leaked the original Hadley memo to the NYT to blow up the Amman meeting. Incredible. Maybe Rumsfeld doesn't appreciate being made the historical scapegoat for the recent direction of the war? And is pointing back to the White House as the deciders?

Posted by Laura at December 2, 2006 04:03 PM