Well, they are about as stupid now as I have ever seen them, so I think there is a possibility that they would. At least I am sure Barbara Boxer would try.
As much as I love Cheney and think he and Rummy run the country, if he doesn't save Terri, I'm going to question him. Where's his Montana bravery?
I'd love a Cheney/Rice ticket. Then she could say she's run. And if he dies of a heart attack, she'll rise, and the people who might be mean to her will be nice to her because of the circumstances, and then she'll be able to get the second term easily.
What if...CONDI goes to Florida and rescues Terri?! A definite win. If her rescuing Terri creates too much negative spin, she doesn't want to run for office anyway, no big deal.