Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced on Wednesday, the day after midterm elections, he is stepping down from his post.
The resignation of Rumsfeld, who has served as defense secretary for six years, occurred just a day after the balance of power in the U.S. House tipped towards the Democratic Party. It is also possible that Democrats will take over the U.S. Senate.
The shift in power was a clear indication that voters across the nation are dissatisfied with progress in Iraq. Rumsfeld has also taken a lot of heat for his policies in Iraq.
President Bush indicated that former CIA director Robert Gates will replace Rumsfeld.