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I'm comfortable with the fact that Cheney can chew up and spit out anything the Democrats could place in the VP slot. The only thing that could lessen an appearance by Cheney in a VP debate in the fall - would be some silly format ("town hall", "voter forum", etc. etc. etc.). Republicans who negotiate with the Democrats over location and format of the single VP "debate" should make it more of a formal debate structure than any of the silliness that has been delivered in the Democratic Primary appearances. In a serious point-counterpoint, punch-counterpunch format - Cheney is capable of grinding up anyone.

But of course, this assumes that Cheney will be the VP nominee. The Republicans are totally in the driver's seat due to the scheduling of the conventions - I think there may be 10-14 days from the Democratic convention to the Republicans - and if Bush needs to pull a rabbit out of his hat and switch VP's (Dr. Condoleezza Rice, anyone?) he'll have a good look at the Democratic ticket and time to poll and test combinations.

Condi is great but she brings nothing to the VP table. Cheyney will destroy whoever the Dems bring up. If for some health reason he had to step down, I would suggest Powell, especially after the beating he gave that congressman.

We need to quit believing the " Powell is some misunderstood outcast" crap the media is feeding us. Powell is a General and a warrior. He also is the good cop. Hey, everyone wants to kiss his ass, he could be pres in 08, and he has the Cheyney-like ability to be calm and cool while still cutting you up.

Cheyney 1st, Powell if Cheyney cant. Remember, Bush picked Cheyney because he is good, not to win Wyoming or the mountain states. Thats why Bush picks all his cabinet.