Cheney out?

[RecycleMichael]

I made a bet last summer that Vice-President Dick Cheney would not be the Vice-President by Earth Day (April 22). I am running out of time with only about six weeks to go.

I thought the Scooter Libby trial would bring him in or that he would surely be caught lying somewhere else. I also thought there was a chance he would have another heart attack (he has had three) or another DWI (he has had a few) or that he would shoot another lawyer (I could name a couple that would make him a hero).

What gives? Why is this guy still around?

The republicans need to groom somebody with some experience hanging in the White House and this one ain't exactly helping the President.

Somebody help.

[iplaw]

[sgrizzle]

The modern day republican political figure (scientific name: stayus thecoursus) equivocates making changes and firing people with political suicide.

Had Bush ditched Cheney at the last election and brought in someone like Giuliani, he would've actually gained points in some circles as well as prepped Rudy for a presidential run.

Unfortunately, too many politicians and voters fall into either the "all change is bad" and "all change is good" buckets.

[cannon_fodder]

He is still around because he has done nothing worthy of a firing.

I agree that Bush would have gained points in the last election, but they are also friends.  It would be a bit strange to fire your friend.

Come on now guys, he hasnt shot anyone in months.

[RecycleMichael]

I will still make the same wager with any of you guys. I just got a feeling on this one.

Name your bet.

[cannon_fodder]

You're on.  I bet that Vice President Dick Cheney will remain in office until April 22nd, 2007.  

A meal at the next Tulsa Now get together (next as in after your April deadline).

[sgrizzle]

Sounds like a deal to me. If cheney is in office after april 22nd, RM buys lunch!

[Conan71]

Free lunch?  I'm in.  I'll even shoot a crow to bring RM for his lunch if it doesn't happen.  How do you like your crow, broiled or fried? []

[RecycleMichael]

OK...three lunches it is.

[rwarn17588]

A relative of mine is convinced Cheney will resign and Condi Rice will take over as veep, thus setting up her presidential campaign in a big way and undercut the other, "not conservative enough" leading candidates in the GOP.

Needless to say, I'm doubtful.

Either way, it's obvious Cheney's not a popular guy in D.C. and is a liability for the Bush administration. I'm not taking up RM on his bet because Tricky Dick may leave sooner than later. The announcement of a blood clot in his leg just before the Scooter Libby verdict certainly sets up a scenario in which he resigns because of "health reasons."

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

A relative of mine is convinced Cheney will resign and Condi Rice will take over as veep, thus setting up her presidential campaign in a big way and undercut the other, "not conservative enough" leading candidates in the GOP.

Needless to say, I'm doubtful.

Either way, it's obvious Cheney's not a popular guy in D.C. and is a liability for the Bush administration. I'm not taking up RM on his bet because Tricky Dick may leave sooner than later. The announcement of a blood clot in his leg just before the Scooter Libby verdict certainly sets up a scenario in which he resigns because of "health reasons."

Wow.  Condi Rice for prez.  Kill two birds with one stone, black and female.  Much more economical for votes than a Clinton/Obama ticket.  Of course, I'm sure she's seen as an "Aunt Tommie". []

Got a lot of potential firsts in this election- first female, first black, first Hispanic, first Italian, first Mormon, am I missing anyone here?

RW- FYI- Just got back from having our friend Harry Don lop my mop over at Crystal City.  Animated as ever.  It's like attending a 10 minute long 12 step meeting.

[YoungTulsan]

I'm rooting for first Independant.

[cannon_fodder]

Wait, does it count if he dies from some complication of his decrepitly aged wicked heart?

Damn!  Just keep ticking for a few more months!

[si_uk_lon_ok]

quote:Originally posted by cannon_fodder

Wait, does it count if he dies from some complication of his decrepitly aged wicked heart?

Damn!  Just keep ticking for a few more months!

He has a heart?

Wow, I learn something new everyday.

[RecycleMichael]

Cheney admitted to hospital tonight...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/20/AR2007032000560.html

Cheney Treated at Hospital for Blood Clot in Leg; No Complications FoundAssociated Press
Wednesday, March 21, 2007;

Vice President Cheney went to George Washington University Hospital yesterday morning after experiencing discomfort in his left leg, where a blood clot was recently discovered.

After consulting with his doctors, Cheney was asked to return to the hospital for repeat ultrasound imaging of the deep venous thrombosis, or clot, in that leg, said his spokeswoman Megan McGinn.

"The ultrasound revealed no extension or complication of the clot," she said. "His blood-thinning medication was found to be therapeutic. These results are expected and reassuring, and the current course of treatment will continue."

Cheney returned to the White House to resume his normal schedule, she said.

Just over two weeks ago, doctors discovered a blood clot in the vice president's leg. They said at the time that he probably would have to be treated with blood-thinning medication for several months.

Spokeswoman Lea Anne McBride said at the time that Cheney, 66, had visited his doctor's office on March 5 after feeling minor discomfort in his calf. An ultrasound showed the blood clot in the lower part of his left leg.

Blood clots that form deep in the legs can become killers if they break off and float into the lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism. Deep vein thrombosis strikes an estimated 2 million Americans each year, killing 60,000.