US News: Cheney resignation rumors fly

US News & World Report ^ | October 18, 2005 | Paul Bedard

[West Coast Conservative]

Sparked by today's Washington Post story that suggests Vice President Cheney's office is involved in the Plame-CIA spy link investigation, government officials and advisers passed around rumors that the vice president might step aside and that President Bush would elevate Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

"It's certainly an interesting but I still think highly doubtful scenario," said a Bush insider. "And if that should happen," added the official, "there will undoubtedly be those who believe the whole thing was orchestrated – another brilliant Machiavellian move by the VP."

Said another Bush associate of the rumor, "Yes. This is not good." The rumor spread so fast that some Republicans by late morning were already drawing up reasons why Rice couldn't get the job or run for president in 2008.

"Isn't she pro-choice?" asked a key Senate Republican aide. Many White House insiders, however, said the Post story and reports that the investigation was coming to a close had officials instead more focused on who would be dragged into the affair and if top aides would be indicted and forced to resign.

"Folks on the inside and near inside are holding their breath and wondering what's next," said a Bush adviser. But, he added, they aren't focused on the future of the vice president. "Not that, at least not seriously," he said.

[Txsleuth]

I can't even watch his show....with the sound up...

Sometimes I mute it...closed caption, just to see how much he drools and spits on his guests...IOW--for kicks!

[McGruff]

I head he and Condi are having an affair and he is divorcing Laura to marry Condi.

I think you are getting Condi mixed up with Harriet.

[A message]

Oh yea, we are seeing another MSM wet dream.

Hey, MSM this is 2005 not 1971, no you will not have another "Spiro T Agnew" moment.

Grow up, move on as you lefties say, and realize your dominance of the news is gone FOREVER!!!!!!!!

[johnny7]

If it happens(LOL)... Bush'll just plug Miers into the vacancy.

[va4me]

Based on past events, Bush might select his dad and Bill Clinton to be co-Veeps. :-)

[Prime Choice]

Um, your Highness, can you get me a free week at Sandals?

Rumor has it!   :oD

[NeoCaveman]

W can kill two birds with one stone.... David Frum for VP.

Isn't Frum Canadian?

[HereInTheHeartland]

I heard that it would be Hillary and not Condi.
/sarcasam /BS

[Quilla]

Hysterical!

[eastsider]

Da Plame! Da Plame!

[river rat]

I'd rather his wailing and tears were the result of a severe ass thrashing....

I'd even volunteer to deliver....
Though in my "later 60's" I'm confident the leftist girly man whiner would be no problem.


Semper Fi

[HapaxLegamenon]

I second the nomination.

[RedRover]

Yes, that was sparked by a story that contained a suggestion that officials and advisers were passing around rumors.

[Waco]

Maybe, if Hillary brings the 900+ FBI to the Whitehouse steps, he might consider,,,,nah,,,,kerry on her.

[NeoCaveman]

I head he and Condi are having an affair and he is divorcing Laura to marry Condi.
I think you are getting Condi mixed up with Harriet.

You are all wrong. George Bush is converting to Mormonism so he can marry them all. Or was it Islam? My sources are differing on that part.

[Tarpon]

Well they already have Rove being fitted for a prison suit, the impeachment proceedings are scheduled for Bush, Libby is sunk, so what is news about the VP having committed the crime.

What did he do again, I have gotten confused. Blue dress, what blue dress.

[MNJohnnie]

I think you are getting Condi mixed up with Harriet.

Naw, Condi is way hotter. It's Condi for sure.

[Mr. K]

THIS WOULD BE TOO COOL

An incumbent Condi would be a GURARANTEED WIN for Pres.

Now who would be her running mate? Rumsfeld would be my choice

[L98Fiero]

Is USN&WR a goosip rag now? What did they have to say about Katie and Tom? Ooooo, dish!

[BlessedByLiberty]

What happens to poor Chris Hissy Matthews if Wilson, Miller, Cooper get indicted instead? I'll bring the popcorn and spring for soda so we can watch!

Interesting that the news print people who spoke to the GJ write op eds, but the TV face time guys -Matthews, Russert- aren't even mentioning it on air.

BTW, I heard Howlin will be named the new VP...don't tell anyone.