Maybe Thompson running against Kohl in 2006?
WHy dont you like Tommy?
Heard a talking head say that Rummy is leaving, and Powell might take his place. I can live with that.
Actually, they never said he was definately leaving, that he was just one of the possibles.
Why didn't the dope resign six months ago and run against Feingold?
This was never the job Tommy wanted, and it's been rumored for a long time (years, actually) that what he really wanted to do was return to his beloved Wisconsin.
I'm not sure this is "cleaning house".
The only one I'd place a bet on is Powell, although Ridge may be burning out in his job. But three or four position changes would be the norm. I'd axe Mineta. He was the token Democrat given an unobtrusive little cabinet position. That all changed on 9/11.
This was well known, but it's news if it's an official announcement. Tommy Thompson has made no secret of not liking Washington. He was king in the State of Wisconsin for 4 terms as governor, and he truly loves being in the state. I think he had issues dealing with Washington bureaucracy, and would rather return to Wisconsin to continue his career.
Ridge would be my first choice for a career change (out of Washington).
If bush hadn't tapped thompson as HHS director, he would have won wisconsin as well. The voter id bill would have been signed and the fraud would have been curtailed.
Lukily for GWB he didn't need WI to win.
Punt Powell from State Department, retain Rummy and have Dr. Rice marry me.
BTTT
He is not "cleaning" house!
Thompson and Ridge are mysteries.
Highly regarded yet neither able to deliver the electoral votes from their states.
Thompson is a likely future Senator. I don't remember...was Thompson a Rino?
Paging Tommy Franks....We have a job opening for you sir.
Thompson is a real conservative Republican. Wisconsin was in the crapper when he took office in 1986. He pioneered welfare reform, cut spending, and made WI a great state again. Great governor who should have stayed instead of letting his doofus Libertarian brother run and give the race to Bingo Doyle and his alcoholic AG.
If there is a chopping block, Mineta should have the first shot at it.
Ernie Fletcher, the governor of Kentucky, could be a candidate for replacing him.
You know, I'd consider Giuliani for Secretary of State. A hard-nosed prosecutor who knows how to drain the swamp and kill the gators is just what that agency needs. ;)
I've heard rumors that Rudy might be considered for Att General. I'd rather he go to Homeland Security if he's going to join the cabinet.
Rummy wants to stay. I want Rummy to stay. I want Rice to stay in the 2nd term, perhaps taking Powell's place.