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steve-o · 02-06-05, 02:18 PM

taken from CNN.com

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Vice President Dick Cheney Sunday categorically ruled out a run for the White House in 2008, even if asked by the Republican president who recruited him back into government.

"I will say just as hard as I possibly know how to say ... 'If nominated, I will not run,' 'If elected, I will not serve,' or not only no, but 'Hell no,' " Cheney told "Fox News Sunday," making clear he intends to retire from politics at the end of his current term.

Not that anyone would vote for him anyway. I am sure he is dying to get out of office and back on the Halliburton bandwagon in full force again.

I know it is 4 years away. But who do you think the Republicans will have for a strong Presidential nominee? (given today's "market")

Bill Spillz · 02-06-05, 02:25 PM

If they were brilliant, they would throw condi rice up in it. The Republican base will never sway, and it would pick up a substantial number of black and women voters.

molecule · 02-06-05, 02:35 PM

I think Condi's a good pick as well, Frist might step up, Powell would be nice too, but a long shot.
I personally think Condi is perfect. So much for Republicans being racist, facist, sexest, like many democrats would have you beleive. Last time I checked, Robert Byrd was a democrat, and Bush's cabinet is more racially and sexually diverse than any previous administration. Ofcourse, you know, if your a black republican, you MUST be an uncle tom.

Satchel · 02-06-05, 04:38 PM

If things go well for the Bushies over the next few, you can expect Jeb to make a run.

willy_jack · 02-06-05, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Satchel

If things go well for the Bushies over the next few, you can expect Jeb to make a run.

thas what i say.... but he will never get it... bush is going to fuck things up in his next 4.....

and i hope they do throw in condi, cause then the dems got hillary which will take whatever black voters condi might have p[ossibly swayed..... im sorry but the republican party will never have the black majority in anything.... too elitist for that.

Satchel · 02-06-05, 04:47 PM

I'd still like McCain to run. Despite how much he disappointed me in this last election. I would support him over Hillary most likely.

willy_jack · 02-06-05, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Satchel

I'd still like McCain to run. Despite how much he disappointed me in this last election. I would support him over Hillary most likely.

i would too, but i highly doubt the republican party would nominate him. they are too afraid of the changes he might bring to their own party.

02-06-05, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Satchel

I'd still like McCain to run. Despite how much he disappointed me in this last election. I would support him over Hillary most likely.

McCain would have to run as an independent - he made no GOP friends last election cycle

bfp · 02-07-05, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Satchel

If things go well for the Bushies over the next few, you can expect Jeb to make a run.

Na, Jeb will not run.

Condi in 2008.

dfwtrader · 02-07-05, 10:35 AM

RINO....Repbulican In Name Only

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Originally Posted by xiannaix

McCain would have to run as an independent - he made no GOP friends last election cycle

02-07-05, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dfwtrader

RINO....Repbulican In Name Only

Even more, his failure to disclaim and deny rumors that Kerry wanted him in his cabinet showed him to be an opportunist and narcissist basking in the attention (over and above what many pols exhibit even).

Ryan · 02-07-05, 10:52 AM

I don't think the GOP has a slam dunk to run in '08. Cheney would never get elected even if he did run, Powell won't go near it, McCain couldn't get party support, and Condi would have a hard time getting the white Southern base. I think Giuliani could win a national election fairly easily, but he'd have a hard time making it through the primaries because the Christian-right would go ape shit at the prospect of a pro-choice candidate. I think the only thing they have in their favor is that the Democrats have fewer good prospects than they do. It's way to early to even speculate, though.

02-07-05, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I don't think the GOP has a slam dunk to run in '08. Cheney would never get elected even if he did run, Powell won't go near it, McCain couldn't get party support, and Condi would have a hard time getting the white Southern base. I think Giuliani could win a national election fairly easily, but he'd have a hard time making it through the primaries because the Christian-right would go ape shit at the prospect of a pro-choice candidate. I think the only thing they have in their favor is that the Democrats have fewer good prospects than they do. It's way to early to even speculate, though.

I'd offered the same cat in speculation and was soundly denounced

.... but, I agree with your assesssment whole heartedly.

Ryan · 02-07-05, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dfwtrader

RINO....Repbulican In Name Only

Why? If you advocate fiscal and social conservatism, you're still not a "real" Republican if your nose isn't crammed up the party asshole?

02-07-05, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Why? If you advocate fiscal and social conservatism, you're still not a "real" Republican if your nose isn't crammed up the party asshole?

well.... kinda yes.....he's outside the party line on a number of issues and his flirtation with Kerry etc etc

the fact that so many non-Republicans are attracted to him is further evidence.. etc

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02-06-05, 02:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Spillz Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 632	If they were brilliant, they would throw condi rice up in it. The Republican base will never sway, and it would pick up a substantial number of black and women voters.

02-06-05, 02:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
molecule Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,369	I think Condi's a good pick as well, Frist might step up, Powell would be nice too, but a long shot. I personally think Condi is perfect. So much for Republicans being racist, facist, sexest, like many democrats would have you beleive. Last time I checked, Robert Byrd was a democrat, and Bush's cabinet is more racially and sexually diverse than any previous administration. Ofcourse, you know, if your a black republican, you MUST be an uncle tom.

02-06-05, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Satchel Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Plaino Posts: 2,973	If things go well for the Bushies over the next few, you can expect Jeb to make a run.

02-06-05, 04:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Satchel Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Plaino Posts: 2,973	I'd still like McCain to run. Despite how much he disappointed me in this last election. I would support him over Hillary most likely.

02-07-05, 10:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ryan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,783	I don't think the GOP has a slam dunk to run in '08. Cheney would never get elected even if he did run, Powell won't go near it, McCain couldn't get party support, and Condi would have a hard time getting the white Southern base. I think Giuliani could win a national election fairly easily, but he'd have a hard time making it through the primaries because the Christian-right would go ape shit at the prospect of a pro-choice candidate. I think the only thing they have in their favor is that the Democrats have fewer good prospects than they do. It's way to early to even speculate, though.