Posted on 02/19/2005 4:43:15 AM PST by pookie18
Vice President Dick Cheney likely will step down next year due to health reasons and be replaced by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, according to a report by geopolitical expert Jack Wheeler.
On his website, To the Point, Wheeler reports there's a "red-breasted rumor bird" flying around Capitol Hill that has whispered the same thing to most congressional committee chairmen.
"We all know that Dick Cheney has been the best vice president of modern times, perhaps in American history," one such chairman told Wheeler. "And we know that he absolutely will not run for president in 2008. Further, he has an unfortunate history of heart trouble. So let's just say none of us will be surprised if, sometime next year, he will step down from the vice presidency due to his health."
Continued the source: "Should this happen, President Bush would need to appoint his replacement, just as Richard Nixon chose Gerald Ford to replace Spiro Agnew. It is quite clear to us whom the president would choose should he need to: Condoleezza Rice."
Wheeler goes on to analyze what such a scenario would mean for the 2008 presidential election.
Writes Wheeler: "Being a sitting vice president places Condi in an impregnable position for the GOP nomination in 2008 and sucks every breath of wind from Hillary's sails. Historically, it's hard for a party to keep the White House after they've had it for eight years. This is George Bush and Dick Cheney's way to buck history – and make it."
Serving as Bush's national security adviser during his first term, Rice took over the State Department last month.
I was going by memory as to the Europe thing. But the point was that Hoover wasn't elected to any public office prior to becoming POTUS.
President Garfield was not in a coma throughout the interval between his assassination (July 2, 1881) and his death (Sept. 19, 1881).
I echo your comments entirely.
Thanks
**Do the names Margaret Thatcher or Golda Meir ring a bell?
Without US backing their enemies would have eaten them alive.**
I believe you are just anti women in authority or power.
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Presidential Candidate CONDI =
Neutered Presidential Candidate HILLARY' =
1) Woman's Vote
2) Black Vote
3) Recognized Contributor to successful BUSH Foreign/National Security Policy in Time of War
ALOHA HILLARY
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The same can be said about many countries we backed who have been led by men. You're argument is losing ground quickly.
"So let's just say none of us will be surprised if, sometime next year, he will step down from the vice presidency due to his health."
Nothing but a rumor. They are just speculating.
Cheney being replaced by Condi will not add one thing to her attractiveness as a candidate..Secy of State is a very prestigeous position.
I am not be ready to choose a candidate for 2008 just yet..It's too early.
Dang...you were doing so good till that part.
Notice where I requested exaples re Mrs T he has not answered either he has none or he has run away.
Can you name me the country with a man in charge that that same statement doesn't apply to?
This would be a masterful political move, opening the door for a Condi vs. Clinton showdown in 2008. I'm already salivating at the prospect of their debates! Hillary won't know what hit her.
**Cheney being replaced by Condi will not add one thing to her attractiveness as a candidate..Secy of State is a very prestigeous position.**
Absolutely and she will get more exposure as Secretary of State especially on the world stage.
Why? How?..Look at the history of the VP running as President..Secy of State is more visable and has great prestige.
Dang. I forgot about old Andy being in the HR.
I agree with the visibility and prestige (and even power), but how many Secretaries of State have ascended directly to the presidency?
But he had been elected mayor of Boston.
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