Posted on 11/13/2004 12:11:15 PM PST by Dutchgirl
"He who is the cause of another becoming powerful is ruined" Says Machiavelli in "The Prince."
While I wish Vice President Cheney a swift recovery and a quick return to presiding over a divided senate, I cannot help but think about the choice President Bush might make, should he ever be called upon to name Cheney's successor.
Since W will not have to face re-election, his choices are almost limitless.
There is the "rub their nose in it" choice, like a Bork or a Quayle.
There is the 2008 candidate like a strong Republican woman... a Condi or a Lynne Cheney or a minority choice...Watts or Steele.
In the scenario where he chooses a Senator, he can choose only from a state led by a Conservative governor...for instance-if he selects Martinez of Florida, then Jeb appoints another conservative to fill the slot.
So... what if he chooses a liberal piece of offal(from say Mass. or NY) to end their career, strengthen the Senate and keep his enemies close...
So, Freepers, pretend you are the President...who will it be and why?
Whoever runs Halliburton now.
John Ashcroft!
How about Ted Olson.
Trent Lott!
Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh or Sean Hannity!
Vice president Cheney is a tough, stoic, solid old bird. My prayers are with him.
Though, if he decides to step down. My first choice would be Condaleeza Rice. Followed by either Larry Craig or Rick Santourum.
Jack.
If Santorum, then the Dem. Gov of PA picks a new senator. How about Toomey instead?!
Santorum would be an excellent choice except for that drawback you mentioned. I don't believe Toomey is known enough.
As for me, I want to see Rumsfeld, if Cheney had to step down. I really hope he won't, and my prayers are with him.
Rumsfeld- the libs have been whinning about how we need a new DefSec, and this would give them their wish. Plus Rummy gets to stay on and torment them for years to come. 12 to be precise.
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