Posted on 10/18/2005 11:59:50 AM PDT by West Coast Conservative
Sparked by today's Washington Post story that suggests Vice President Cheney's office is involved in the Plame-CIA spy link investigation, government officials and advisers passed around rumors that the vice president might step aside and that President Bush would elevate Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
"It's certainly an interesting but I still think highly doubtful scenario," said a Bush insider. "And if that should happen," added the official, "there will undoubtedly be those who believe the whole thing was orchestrated – another brilliant Machiavellian move by the VP."
Said another Bush associate of the rumor, "Yes. This is not good." The rumor spread so fast that some Republicans by late morning were already drawing up reasons why Rice couldn't get the job or run for president in 2008.
"Isn't she pro-choice?" asked a key Senate Republican aide. Many White House insiders, however, said the Post story and reports that the investigation was coming to a close had officials instead more focused on who would be dragged into the affair and if top aides would be indicted and forced to resign.
"Folks on the inside and near inside are holding their breath and wondering what's next," said a Bush adviser. But, he added, they aren't focused on the future of the vice president. "Not that, at least not seriously," he said.
I have my "Doubt It" hat on.
Gee that is not what I heard. What I head was Rove is going to be Greenspan's replacement and Card will be the new chief of staff.
My hat is bigger than yours. The who CIA leak thing is a concoction that has really gone over the edge.
Harriet Miers for VP !
This is just so much gossip, prolly started by Chrissy Matthews....
I swear that man will start crying right on TV if Cheney or Rove don't get indicted in this Plame farce.
Ain't gonna happen, but it would be good if it did.
who = whole
This is growing tiresome. Can I have some indictments, Mr. Fitzgerald? For anything and anyone? Please?
Is there any truth to the rumor that the Chinese government is buying U.S. News & World Report and turning it into a coupon book for Wal-Mart?
I heard it somewhere, can't remember where. /s
I'd watch that.
Welcome to Fantasy Island.
What the MSM won't do to sell papers/magazines.
Makes the National Enquirer America's newspaper.
Is this from the Onion?
Hmmmm...oficials, advisors, rumors, insiders, officials,associants, and aids can't all be wrong - can they?
LOL.
In all seriousness, I seriously doubt VP Cheney would resign over the Miers pick, or over a Libby indictment even if one came through. He's probably laughing at this report.
There are also rumors that I might win the lottery, be crowned King of Jamaica, and my furbabies will all start laying golden eggs.
Praise me. PRAISE ME!
Anymore?............ever>8^]
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