Specious? I'm just pointing out your own hypocricy. As I said, Cheney is a damn fine VP. I wouldn't mind him as President, either. There is nothing wrong with what he did.
Now, look at the origin of the word "carpetbagger," and see if Keyes qualifies under these conditions.
With Hillary, I think my initial position at the time was that she shouldn't do it under those circumstances--because it was obviously political opportunism and blind ambition, but that she could do it, and if New York elected her, they should be punished by having Hillary as a Senator for six years. In other words, they would deserve her.
Keyes was drafted in a very strange circumstance to run against a socialist who the media is practically begging to run for President. You're right that it's not the EXACT SAME as Cheney, but it's similar. Nor is it the same thing as Hillary, but close. Keyes will meet the Constitutional requirements. I presume your objection is with Keyes, not the Constitution. As for me, I'm comfortable enough, knowing the situation in Illinois and being fairly confident that I understand the character of Keyes, that he is doing the right and honorable thing, and not without having thoroughly examined and addressed any moral problems that could arise from it.
Please. You're spending way too much time and energy to convince me I'm wrong.
So I am sure I'm right.