[Miss Marple]

That's what I think. I used to doubt they would do it, but I am beginning to think that the only objection to Condi is that she has never run for office, and the only way to negate that would be to have her in the VP slot, giving her a sort of incumbency.

Also, if she is named as VP, doesn't she have to go before Congress? I am a little hazy on my recollection of how Gerald Ford was approved when Spiro Agnew resigned.

[JohnHuang2]

...and the only way to negate that would be to have her in the VP slot, giving her a sort of incumbency.

Bingo -- that's the nightmare scenario for the Left ;-) Already they're losing sleep worrying about just that possibility ;-)

[JohnHuang2]

Under this scenario, Jeb would be her likely pick for running-mate. Locks in Florida, principled, strong pro-life stance -- particularly in the Schiavo case -- should keep the base delighted. And with Hillary as the opponent, imagine how energized the GOP base will be.

[JohnHuang2]

Re: Hillary, here's a dirty little secret. The Left isn't all that thrilled with the prospect of her running. The Clintons, in their estimation, were, believe it or not, too 'far to the right', and they're looking for a candidate even further left than Kerry, if that's possible.

[Keith in Iowa]

>>>Also, if she is named as VP, doesn't she have to go before Congress? I am a little hazy on my recollection of how Gerald Ford was approved when Spiro Agnew resigned

Senate confrimation is all that would be needed. Think the 'Rats could fillibuster that??