Will a blood clot force Cheney to step down?

This Is London ^ | 3-6-2007 | an idiot in London

[thiscouldbemoreconfusing]

Dick Cheney has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his left leg, leading to speculation he will be forced to resign as U.S. Vice-President.

The 66-year-old has a history of major health problems, including four heart attacks, and has undergone quadruple-bypass surgery.

He is a driving force in both the war in Iraq and the 'war on terror' and his resignation would be a huge loss to George Bush.

The vice-president is the leader of Washington's neo-conservatives and is believed to be a dominant influence on Mr Bush's military and foreign policies.

[saganite]

Something to help you get a grip on the Constitution. If Cheney steps down Bush nominates a new VP and the congress approves (or not). The nomination of Pelosi would be about as likely as a space alien walking through my door right now.

[nopardons]

But both the president and V.P. have to both die/leave their offices at the same time, for the Speaker of the House to become president.

[saganite]

Bush would nominate the new VP and it sure as hell wouldn't be Peloser.

[afraid]

Me too. This forum is nothing like it was 5 years ago.

[nopardons]

Not nearly the same thing as the president thinking about making him VEEP!

Cheney isn't leaving.

[doug from upland]

Fred could be VP while working on his run for 2008.

[daisyscarlett]

Apologies to you NP. The Anti-Nepotism Act was passed in 1967 post Bobby Kennedy.

I got caught up in my research with Democrat bloggers discussing how they can get that law changed so that Billy Jeff can be in Hillary's Cabinet if she wins in 2008. Seems that some of them think B. Clinton can "clean up the mess in the world that W has made". If they can't skirt the law, they want him for Ambassador to the UN...Another blog said Bush should be impeached because he broke the Anti-Nepotism law by appointing Liz Cheney to the State Dept. and they listed other examples of relatives being appointed. Totally ridiculous.

Sean Hannity did say, at least once, that he wanted Jeb for W's veep...he does get excited at times, though, so likely he was unaware of the law or forgot about it or was caught up in the moment.

[nopardons]

Cheney isn't leaving.

[nopardons]

Many thanks for the lovely reply; I appreciate the apology, greatly.

I was an adult when that law was passed and since I've ALWAYS been a news/political junkie, with an excellent memory, I knew that I was correct. It's also a topic that has been discussed on FR, for years.

I hope that you washed, after reading Dem bloggers.

[doug from upland]

I don't expect him to leave.

[LukeL]

Although this has only happened recently as Nixon and Ford are the only presidents who have been able to appoint a VP.

About the article I do not see how a blood clot would force him to resign, some simple rest, along with blood thingers like Coumadin should clear the clot right up.

[snoringbear]

Well Jewel, I was reading down this string and was beginning to wonder if "anyone" was going to state the obvious. "Finally" you did! Who knows, Chaney's clot may be a rouse to allow the Prez to slip Condi in as VP and thereby allow her to get some visibility as the #2 so to prep her for the #1 spot in the upcoming election. Well, we can hope can't we?

[tina07]

you mean 'Cheney' and 'ruse', but no, I doubt it's a ruse. He did a lot of flying, all that time sitting on planes plus his heart condition...(ignore if you were kidding!)

[Paleo Conservative]

I wonder if he got it during his recent trips on Air Force 2?

[quietolong]

Make Hellarey VP. Then no Rats will vote for her for being a Pub VP ;)LOL /s

[Syncro]

Nut

[Finalapproach29er]

Hillary would never let the dems approve Condi- are you kidding?

[snugs]

The very fact he went back to work on the day it was diagnosed and the following day was photographed on his way to his regular luncheon on capital hill walking and carrying his bunch of papers indicates to me that it is not considered that serious.

Yes it has the potential to be serious but as with most of him problems in the past listening to his body he has caught it quick and it has been dealt with.

He maybe restricted on air travel for a little while but that I doubt will last very long but apart from that it obvious as was stated by his office yesterday that he is going about his schedule as normal.

[snugs]

I totally agree and in this instance even the articles on the web are saying this which was not the case with other things that he has had wrong with him in the past.

All the medical experts that the various media outlets have consulted even the MSM are saying that on 4 out of 5 reasons for the clot they would attribute to the extended air travel he has recently undertaken and not any underlying medical issues.

Yes he has a roomy plane but he would have spent a awful lot of time in a sitting position whilst traveling probably with feet under a table reading. He is well known for wanting to be totally briefed and informed on subjects and also for reading in general. I suspect his next travel schedule with include regularly moving around.

One wonders had Lynne been with him whether this time he would have probably have moved around more after all he jokes that she keeps an eye on what he eats I bet she also keeps an eye on this as well when they travel.

[snugs]

Absolutely amazing yes his air travel maybe contricted for a few days maybe even a few weeks but apart from that he has shown by attending the luncheon on Tuesday and returning to work straight after it was found that he schedule is not going to be that much affected.