The dirty laundry of Robert Gates

By Michael J.W. Stickings

Bush tapped him to replace Rumsfeld at the Pentagon, but his past is hardly pristine. CQ's Jeff Stein has the story here, and it's a fascinating look at "a major player in Republican national security circles," as well as Iran-Contra and some rather distasteful work at the CIA.

Democrats may be happy to have Rumsfeld out, but they certainly shouldn't let Gates in without a challenge.