(Michael Johnathan McDonald) Spat the Words
Fri Feb 6, 1:10 PM ET
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder announced that he would resign as
head of his ruling Social Democratic party, after a barrage of
criticism of his government's economic reforms, but would remain as
Chancellor.(AFP/DDP/Jochen Luebke)
Looks like germany has as rough an economic time as the US right
now. Seems to have started about the same time as the US economy
downturn also.
The decision won immediate applause from SPD officials, with many
calling it long overdue.
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/germany_politics
"Everyone knew it had to happen."
*Schroeder's party has hit a record low level of support at just 24
percent
.
