Theory.... if re-selected, will Cheney resign during first year?

[AnnInLa]

I had posted this in another thread that later got buried, and would like your opinion





I heard this rumor many months ago when the guy who substitues for Tom Brokaw (can't remember his name) talked about it on Imus as a rumor which could turn into a real possibility. Here is his rumor/theory: Karl Rove will NEVER stand for either McCain or Guliani becoming president. They are much too moderate, and would not rapidly advance the two main aims of this administration (the corporate ownership of America, and the right-wing social agenda.) As they are now seen as the repug front-runners in 2008, how can Rove get "one of his own" in line to run for President with as much exposure as McCain and Guliani have? Cheney will resign during the first year of the new bush* administration, (health reasons) and bush* will appoint either Frist or Santorum (or someone similar) as Vice President. That person will have 3+ years on the national stage, and be in prime position to run and win the Presidency in 2008. I think it makes perfect sense. Rove keeps people in charge (Pres) who advance his ideology. Cheney obviously can't run in 2008, and they need another rovian-bush.

[Vickers]

1. I see the logic in your post, but I simply can't imagine Dick living for

much longer. I mean, he started having heart attacks in his 30s for chrissakes, he had a stent put in 20 years ago, and he's still scarfing fried chicken on national TV.

What a cyborg.

[Demit]

2. I just don't see Rove as the Big Man Behind it All. He's a tool. The rest

of the theory makes sense, but Rove is more the COO than the CEO. I think the more pertinent acronym would be BFEE...and who's the most connected member of that entity?

[HawkerHurricane]

3. If Dick resigned...

Who would then be President?

Look for Jeb in '08. McCain will be smeared again (I think he likes it) and Guliani has no chance (Adulterer, he's taken himself out of the Republican running)