Posted on 07/27/2005 11:14:12 AM PDT by princess leah
What does it take to get a really qualified republican to run for President? Perhaps the answer lies right under our noses and we just haven't looked clearly. Back in 2000 when George W. Bush was looking for a Vice Presidential candidate, he asked Dick Cheney to help him find the best person for the job. After looking around, Bush finally realized that the best man was right there by his side and so picked Dick Cheney to serve as VP. And what a great Veep he has been: intelligent, experienced in all aspects of the government, a hawk on the war on terror, and able to preside over the senators on the hill. Yes, he's had heart trouble and a pacemaker was put inside his chest cavity, but he's been relatively healthy (moreso than Bill Clinton) and in my humble opinion, should be seriously considering the job as President.
Princess Leah
Cheney is not going to run he's looking forward to fly-fishing in Wyoming and spending time with his grandkids. Conservatives should respect his wishes and leave him alone.
I thnk Cheney is very bright. But I have to think America will be feeling fatigued of this crew by 08. Hopefully by then the Iraq War will be over. Who knows where the economy will be.
Well, I wouldn't want my grandchildren growing up under another Clinton Presidency and if it meant the grandkids have to come visit me in the White House, I think that this is one of those historical times where you have to put aside personal wishes to help out the greater good (kind of like in the Incredibles). He can still flyfish in August in Wyoming (wouldn't the press go nuts having to cover another President from a non-urban town)
"I was greatly amused how Cheney ravaged Edwards during the debate"
It wasn't even close. The silky pony was made to look like airhead that he is. He was demolished. I still have the tape, I will pull it out tonight and rewatch with a bowl of popcorn.
I love Cheney. I would have a 180 degree different opinion of govt workers if they were like Cheney.
Cheney's support of the 2A is the main reason I voted for Bush in 2000. He'd get my vote for POTUS.
...What does it take to get a really qualified republican to run for President?...
I no longer believe in the existence of such a thing.
I would no longer vote republican even for Cheney, who I used to admire.
Cheney doesn't want to run.
Accept his right after years of service in that town of weasels to want to retire and live among real people for a change.
I remember that -- what a great line. Cheney is razor sharp. Of all the debates in the last two elections, both for VP and P, the Cheney/Lieberman debate was the best, IMO. The candidates were a good match for each other, the discussion was substantive, and even though the intensity was high the tone stayed civil.
i would like condoleezza!!!
Cheney is my #1 choice.
Suppose Cheney were to retire before the end of his term....Whom would W select to be the VP, thereby tacitly endorsing him or her to be the nominee?
How about Rice/Cheney? Is there anything stopping Dick Cheney from staying on as VP?
I believe the exact line was , "Joe, we're here to see that you do."
Your version is in error. Cheney did not suggest himself.
Mike Pence is the guy we need to get in 08!
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