[lilylangtree]

Ole Puce Pelosi is clapping her hands. Hurry and get well, Dick! We need you on the front lines.

[Atlas Sneezed]

Ole Puce Pelosi is clapping her hands.

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Perhaps I misunderstand your post, but we should be clear that the Speaker does NOT succeed the VP should he die or resign when in office. She only succeeds (and only to the Presidency) if both the Pres and the VP die in office.

If Cheney died or stepped down, Bush would name his own VP. (Making for interesting speculations on the effect on the 2008 race.)