Rumors persist that Vice President Dick Cheney might resign, either because of health reasons or political pressure. Not to mention that he might croak. While I think these are remote possibilities we all know anything can happen in politics. So I was wondering ... if Cheney were to vacate the office of Vice President, who do you think Bush would (or should) choose to replace him?

The first person I thought of was Dan Quayle. As far as I know he's not busy doing anything and he probably remembers where the light switch is in the men's room. Or maybe Bush would like to make some history by appointing a woman -- Harriet Meiers would be a good choice there. She's not qualified to sit on the Supreme Court, but VP? Why the hell not?

What are your thoughts?

he could go without a VP. There was one president who did that, I forget which one though.

True. Andrew Johnson didn't have one.

Newt Gingrich, after admitting that he had an affair during Clintons Impeachment, he's easily two faced enough for the job.

thats true, but as we all learned during that period personel life stuff doesnt mean anything when it comes to doing a job.

I think he should appoint Zarn, from the planet Whosowhatsit.

Strange how all the Republican die hards on these boards try and defend their man, even when they know he/she is in the wrong, it seems that comparing Republican wrong doing to Democrat wrong doing makes it ok.
Did you not notice that Trav.

Strange how all the Republican die hards on these boards try and defend their man, even when they know he/she is in the wrong, it seems that comparing Republican wrong doing to Democrat wrong doing makes it ok.
Did you not notice that Trav.

it works both ways. Only I will say Gingrich and Clinton are scum for cheating on thier wives. Good luck getting a democrat koolaid drinker to call Clinton scum.

All politicians are scum.

John Bolton comes to mind...

All politicians are scum.
look at the labor pool that they recruit them from! Lawyers!

:lolhit:

John Bolton comes to mind...That's excellent!

For that matter, why not Donald Rumsfeld?

Maybe Condosleezza will get promoted.

Strange how all the Republican die hards
Okay, we've Darth...and...Darth.

Who else is a "Republican die hard"?

he could go without a VP. There was one president who did that, I forget which one though.
Bush raises his hands before Congress with a hint of red madness in his eyes.

"Cheney is dead. Cheney remains dead. And I...errr...we have killed him. I shall now eliminate the office of Vice President and implement a new cabinet position: Middle East Ass Kicker. I've got some plans for Iran."

Nancy Pelosi stands up. "No!! You're a weenie!"

Bush (aghast): "Wha? I am not the weenie, you are the weenie!"

Pelosi (insulted): "What will you accomplish with this new appointment?"

Bush (cackling): "Real ultimate...POWER!"

Pelosi (apathetic): "All this talk of power and weiners makes me want to grab a beer and get a room at the Watergate. You game?"

Bush: "I was done born game."

Bush leans over and whispers to ghost of Senator Wellstone. "Dude, I'm getting to hit a nice piece of ass."

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/e/ee/Democratslogo.svg/150px-Democratslogo.svg.png

Okay, we've Darth...and...Darth.

Who else is a "Republican die hard"?
Bruce Willis

http://taxprof.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/bruce_willis.jpg

That's excellent!

For that matter, why not Donald Rumsfeld?
a replacement V.P. still has to be confirmed by the Senate, Rummy just isn't political viable.

I think Bruce Willis was a better choice.

I think Bruce Willis was a better choice.
Bruce is happy in Idaho.

a replacement V.P. still has to be confirmed by the Senate, Rummy just isn't political viable.Then neither is Bolton.

On another note, Trav was saying Bush could finish his term without a VP, and I said Andrew Johnson had done just that. But the 25th Amendment, passed in 1967 changed this. Section 2 states:

Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.

Where's all the conservatives who were shouting Condi for president just a few months ago? Looks like they are backing off that one ... ROTFLMAO ...

Well, here's Bush's chance to make good ... Condi for VP. Go Condi.

I friggin double dare 'em. And if he does, start filling the bathtub.

LOL

What this administration has always needed is someone who can make grandiose claims which, when they don't pan out, is not questioned later. This would have helped them in Iraq.

I nominate Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald or Mr. Lungdop Philing.

If Bush really wanted to show he's a "uniter, not a divider" and that he wants to "change the tone" in Washington, he could always nominate a Democrat to the position.

What this administration has always needed is someone who can make grandiose claims which, when they don't pan out, is not questioned later. This would have helped them in Iraq.

I nominate Mr. Patrick Fitzgerald or Mr. Lungdop Philing.

They already have FOX news who questions nothing that the bush administration does, works out or otherwise.

If Bush really wanted to show he's a "uniter, not a divider" and that he wants to "change the tone" in Washington, he could always nominate a Democrat to the position.Joe Lieberman, maybe?

That would be a hoot!

I doubt Bush could find anyone that would take the job. It would certainly be the end of that person's career given Bush has an approval rating of 29%, the lowest in history for a sitting president during wartime and one of the lowest ever for any president under any circumstances.

Where would the new VP have a career after finishing out this term of less than 2 years? Certainly not in politics with the dems taking the white house in '08, solidifying the senate and adding mega seats to the house. Not on the international stage either, given Bush is the most hated president in history.

Hopefully, Lieberman will take the position so that in Jan, '09 he is totally marginalized with nowhere left to go besides FOX news as a political analyst representing the Israeli, AIPAC and LIKUD lobbies.

Hmmm... I didn't know you were a centaur, Dop. How's that working out for you? ;)

Hmmm... I didn't know you were a centaur, Dop. How's that working out for you? ;)

I was wondering about that myself...my Spanish isn't great, but I thought that a bit odd...

Hmmm... I didn't know you were a centaur, Dop. How's that working out for you? ;)

It's working out just fine now that I've moved from the mountains of Thessaly.

On a serious note ... I'll presume you understand the relevency and meaning.

Then neither is Bolton.

On another note, Trav was saying Bush could finish his term without a VP, and I said Andrew Johnson had done just that. But the 25th Amendment, passed in 1967 changed this. Section 2 states:

Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
the only problem i recall with Bolton's nomination to the U.N. was that he was too crass and authoritarian-for that post.....Rummy OTOH had Senators calling for his head on a platter after trying to pull off the Iraqi occupation on the cheap.

Senate, both Houses-either, or.

bush wouldnt have a Democrat VP, know why, that would be too far sighted for an imbecile.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=k0O0wl_UaU8

I think you guys will enjoy this one as much as me.

It only hightens my suspisions of Dick Cheneys otherworldy nature.

Pelosi (apathetic): "All this talk of power and weiners makes me want to grab a beer and get a room at the Watergate. You game?"

Bush: "I was done born game."

Bush leans over and whispers to ghost of Senator Wellstone. "Dude, I'm getting to hit a nice piece of ass."

oh sick...

bush wouldnt have a Democrat VP, know why, that would be too far sighted for an imbecile.
far-sighted how? we don't have "coalition governments" in the Executive Branch.

oh sick...
oh, like you wouldn't nail Nancy!?:hahanot:

bush wouldnt have a Democrat VP, know why, that would be too far sighted for an imbecile.Actually, President Bush asked John Breaux, (D) Louisiana, to take a job in his administration. Breaux was advised not to take it because a Republican governor would then have appointed a Republican to replace him.

How about Brownie? He did a hell of a job in New Orleans.

How about Brownie? He did a hell of a job in New Orleans.
“I am a fashion god." -Michael Brown, in one of his e-mails during Katrina.

How about Brownie? He did a hell of a job in New Orleans.His competency was right at home with Chocolate City Nagin and Governor Bianco.

What does 'Chocolate city Nagin.' mean.

There is a tradition in the USA in which only white people's statements are considered racially insensitive or racist.
Mayor Ray Nagin of New Orleans, who is black, said that after New Orleans is rebuilt, it will be a "chocolate city" the way it "should" be.
He got some light teasing and re-elected.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_bbuc4cgJs

Yea I remember him, from the Katrina days.
From the first bit of the broadcast I got the impression he was making very racist remarks.
Tho on the second bit, he seemed to get out of it pretty well, tho if he was a white man, his career would be over.

... if Cheney were to vacate the office of Vice President, who do you think Bush would (or should) choose to replace him?

Karl Rove is the only political operative (aka - *GOP bag man*) I can think of who could rival Cheney in terms of being as cold bloodedly dishonest, as scheming and possessing the requisite --"Fuck the peons, let's raid the Treasury and give it all to the rich!"-- ideology that the current Administration demands of its appointees.

I saw Nagin speak in person about four months ago. Every single person in the room described him as "slick" afterwards.

The question now is ...

Who leaves 1st? Cheney or Abu-Gonzales?

look at the labor pool that they recruit them from! Lawyers!


This administration, easily one of the most corrupt ever, is comprised of all corporate executives. Not Lawyers.

I would gladly take lawyers over this gang of thugs any day. At least they know and respect the law.

I have been predicting this for a while. I don't think it will happen until a clear frontrunner rises out of the Republican cantidates and then that person will get picked.