Reply #14: My thoughts on this. [View All]

[trof]

Bush would appoint a successor to Cheney.
His choice must be approved by both houses of congress.
(25th Amendment)
In a more or less 'normal' administration I'd expect him to choose someone relatively bland, with no negatives (like Gerald Ford by Nixon), who would easily pass the congressional vote.

But...these sure as hell ain't normal times.
In a purely political play (duh) I expect him to choose a 'minority' veep. Then any opposition could be labeled as racist or sexist.
Maybe Condoleeza Rice?

In any event, it could give a repug 'rising star' national exposure for 18 months or so and enable them to launch a bid for prez in 2008.

Just my thoughts.
:shrug: