Some folks in the beltway, it is reported, are suggesting that Biden be dumped in 2012, and Hillary be the VP nominee.
I suspect that, in this hypothetical case, Mister Biden just might be "talked into" FAKING an illness and needing to "resign for health reasons", for example, another aneurysm or something that doesn't have exterior symptoms.
The downside for the Dems? Folks will catch on pretty quick, and it could cost more in voter trust than gain in bringing Hillary Rodham supporters aboard.
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