The Bush/McCain Theory...from Dan Rather's blog.

[Dob Bole]

TALK AROUND THE GARDEN:

Not much of it, really. Only a few people besides workmen inside the hall. Among the few who were there, the most popular topic of conversation was whether President Bush might surprise and announce during the convention that Vice President Cheney would not be running with him this year.

This rumor has swirled around a bit from time to time throughout the year, the chatter being that Mr. Bush would prefer to run with Sen. John McCain – or maybe Rudy Giuliani – and will sooner or later find a way to do it.

No one can be found inside the Bush-Cheney campaign who does anything but scoff at this. That, of course, doesn't keep people from musing about it and some were today, but none of them were anywhere near in a position to know anything.

They were just shooting the bull.

[PROGRESSIVE1]

1. kick

[Behind the Aegis]

2. my guess

I have been saying this was going to be the "October surprise" for a few months now. I really will be surprised if it doesn't happen!

Brightest Blessings!

[Dob Bole]

3. Maybe...but I hope Rather is right.