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| Ahem, please note article posted below, the Giuliani for VP article - you know, the one I predicted |
elgin_republicans |
06/09/04 |
Bush camp considers switch leading to NYC convention
Joseph Farah
WorldNetDaily.Com
June 9, 2004
1:00 a.m. Eastern
EXCERPT:
WASHINGTON – There are whispers among high-level political advisers to President Bush suggesting the possibility of replacing Dick Cheney with former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani as the vice presidential running mate prior to the Republican National Convention in New York beginning Aug. 30.
Cheney, who has no aspirations to run for president in 2008 and has had well-publicized heart problems, has been involved in the discussions and is open to the idea if it strengthens the ticket and helps position a viable Republican candidate to succeed Bush, sources tell WND.
Originally, Cheney was asked by Bush to lead the effort to find the best running mate in 2000. After months of interviews and offering advice, Bush surprised many by picking Cheney.
Giuliani, as well as New York Gov. George Pataki, has been expected to play a starring role at the convention. Both are also considered possible presidential candidates in 2008. Securing the vice presidential nomination, however, would instantly make Giuliani the front-runner among all potential Republican candidates.
"There is some thinking at the very highest political levels that this move could add some late sizzle to the campaign, steal any thunder generated by the Democrats in Boston and even potentially put the state of New York in play for the president," said one source close to both Giuliani and the White House.
No one is talking on the record, and the plan is not yet set in stone.
So far, the only people who have speculated publicly about such a move are Democrats (and a seer of the future named Elign_Republicans).
Any comments (or desires to wager multiple chocolate doughnuts? - I'll really pay up this time if I'm wrong, honest, really).
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Clarification/Follow-up by CeeBee on 06/09/04 10:17 pm:
E_R: DD or KK? What cross streets? I live SE of there.
Clarification/Follow-up by drgade on 06/09/04 11:43 pm:
Hey, it would be a great ticket with Giuliani. It would also be great for Cheney to get some deserved retirement.
The only thing I would fear is a plausible charge that Cheney was pushed out for political purposes.
On aside: are from Elgin IL? I've relatives in Dundee and Carpentersville.
Clarification/Follow-up by CeeBee on 06/10/04 7:01 am:
I became very fond of Giuliani as of 9-11. He really was a true leader that day and after. (Btw, his book, Leadership, is worth reading.) Since Cheney has been visible and healthy-looking, it would be very suspect to replace him with Giuliani.
No, I'm not as far NW as Elgin. I'm closer to Oak Brook and Ty Warner (the Beanie Babies guy). Clarification/Follow-up by elgin_republicans on 06/10/04 12:34 pm:
When he replaces Cheney, I mean when Cheney steps down due to health reasons, maybe we can meet off of I-88 or 355 for the multiple chocolate doughnuts.
If this goes well, I might be able to pay off a couple of previous doughnut bets with this win.
BTW, speaking of other wagers, I hear they're fighting in Najf again. Al Sader can't seem to understand how this thing is going to end if he and his boys keep this up.
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