Cheney Fatigue Settles Over Some in GOP

[Ghost in the Machine]

Cheney Fatigue Settles Over Some in GOP
Published: 7/8/07, 3:26 AM EDT
By TOM RAUM

WASHINGTON (AP) - Dick Cheney, who thrives on secrecy while pulling the levers of power, is getting caught in the glare of an unwelcome spotlight. Once viewed as a sage and mentor to President Bush, Cheney has approval ratings now that are as low as - or lower - than the president's. Recent national polls have put them both in the high 20s.

Bush's decision to spare former Cheney aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby from a 2 1/2-year prison sentence has focused new attention on the vice president and his possible role in the commutation.

Cheney's relentless advocacy of the Iraq war, his push to expand presidential authority and his hard-line rhetoric toward North Korea and Iran are raising concerns even among former loyalists now worried about the GOP's chances in 2008.

It seems Cheney fatigue is settling in some Republican circles.

Republican strategist Rich Galen, who worked for both Bush and Bush's father, said he is finding less interest or enthusiasm for Cheney. "Republicans have, in essence, moved on and focused on who to get behind in 2008," Galen said.

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[aquart]

1. "Fatigue"? Oh, please.

That raging megalomaniac is going to ruin their lives and they can see it clear as day.

[Decruiter]

2. ROFLMAO!! Okay, now I promise to really go to bed. It is going to be hard now, though.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

damn!

I'm suppossed to be practicing love, but it is really hard with Cheney and Bush Inc.

[opihimoimoi]

3. Too Little Too Late...The GOP has Blood on its hands...

[AndyTiedye]

4. They Are Getting Tired of that "Choked-Up" Feeling

Darth: "I find your lack of faith disturbing"
Them: <gag> <choke> <gasp> <gurgle>