[leadpenny]

The only reason Cheney won't be on the ticket, is if Cheney decides to take himself off.

And that is what I think he will do. It's a long way to November and I believe two things are at play: Cheney wants out (on his own terms) and Rove knows they may have to counter a Kerry/Edwards or a Edwards/Hillary ticket. IMO, that can only be done with W looking like his own man (Cheney was needed in '00 to blunt the 'W is not ready for Prime Time' charge). Rudy, Colin or Condi is my bet.

Of course, I reserve the right to be wrong.

[YaYa123]

Until mentioned, I really hadn't considered Rudy for Bush's VP, but you know what? It does make sense. I like it!!

I was all for Condi replacing Cheney if Cheney bowed out, but that was just for bragging rights over Hillary being the first woman to win a national campaign. But realistically, I'm not sure Condi would bring in black, women, or even reasonable, moderate, undecided voters. Rudy would bring in all sorts of voters pre-disposed to vote against Bush.

[Solson]

Ah, Cheney removing himself from the ticket would be seen as nothing but a forced out and the media would heap a ton of negative press on Bush & Co.

Cheney WILL be on this ticket. those that seek to have Cheney gone only do so because they know it would help the enemies of Bush & Co.

[txrangerette]

IMO, if Cheney goes(I hope he does
NOT), his replacement will be pro-
life & pro-traditional marriage,
etc. Otherwise, it would be sure
disaster among the base voters.