It's never too late for dance lessons.
Posted on 03/22/2005 4:50:48 AM PST by billorites
It's a gentleman's perogative to change his change.
And to even change his mind.
Cheney in '08. There is no alternative.
A mind is a terrible thing to lose...
Personally, I think he would make a fabulous president. But I think the perception that he is a walking heart attack waiting to happen, and that he has little of no chance of surviving in functional health for eight years, will be too big a negative to overcome.
I'm not sure he could overcome worries about his heart condition.
"A mind is a terrible thing to lose..."
You aren't Dan Quale, are you? :-)
Cheney is the only 'name' Pubbie I'd like to see in the race. Maybe Tancredo a second. None of the others seem more than professional politicians.
It's never too late for dance lessons.
Two other possibilities, as I doubt that the VP is going to change his mind...
a.) Senator John Cornyn of Texas
b.) General Tommy Franks (retired)
I think a ticket of Cornyn for President and former Virginia Governor (and Senator) George Allen would be dynamite.
Unfortunately, I don't think SecDef Rumsfeld could be convinced to run for President, although he would be AWESOME.
You are the only other person I have seen mention John Cornyn. I agree, I think he ought to be considered. Of course then there would be talk that the GOP was dominated by TX but so what. Cornyn seems well respected and he is veyr articulate.
Gen Franks would be a good choice also. If neither of these men want to run then I think we should go with a younger generation of leaders, most notably Sen George Allen and Govs Pawlenty or Sanford.
To my understanding, he has made a Shermanesque statement regarding any plans for 08...I take him at his word. McCain will be the nominee; better get used to it!
He's too old, anyway. He'd be 76 when he took office.
Hillary *is* going to run. Rice is the only viable alternative. Rice is a woman, black, really smart, acomplished, looks great and would whip Hillary like a yella yard dog. Any guy that runs against Hill is going to be eaten alive by the press. Rice is untouchable. No matter how the press tries to attack her, they come away looking like bullies.
McCain will NOT be the 08 nominee. AGE, health, and being a RINO will be the issues.
Unfortunately, I don't think SecDef Rumsfeld could be convinced to run for President, although he would be AWESOME.
I disagree!! Although I like the man, the MSM has given this guy such a bad reputation that it would be difficult for him to overcome. It would be far to risky for the Republican Party.
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