Cheney on the ropes, Bush looking at replacement Veeps?

[Neil Lisst]

Rumors abound that the prosecutor could name Cheney as a co-conspirator, but absolving Bush, probably under the theory Bush lacks the mens res. How can he be guilty of any scheme that required, well, scheming?

Neil Lisst has learned there is a short list of possible VP applicants Bush could go with, in case Cheney has to go. It's in today's Neil Lisst political comic, and it just went up at 11:45PM Central.

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[nadinbrzezinski]

1. RLOL

This is funny

[Neil Lisst]

19. Glad you liked it. Tomorrow cheney appears.

I think you'll like the end to this week's series.

[drb]

2. According to the constitution, he doesn't have a choice, does he?

I thought the constitution said the Speaker of the House is next in line.

????

[Frances]

3. No the speaker is next in line if both the president

and the vice president are out of the picture.

Spiro Agnew was vp under Nixon. He resigned because he was guilty of tax evasion (I think it was) and Nixon appointed a new vp. I think the Senate had to confirm Nixon's choice.

[Neil Lisst]

8. yeah, it's something like that

Nixon thought by making Ford his Veep, he could stop the juggernaut to force him out. He thought Ford was so stupid there was no way Nixon would get pushed out in Ford's favor.

It's one of the later amendments to the constitution, I believe.

[The_Casual_Observer]

4. That's only if the top two croak or something. Otherwise

it's "lady's choice".

[Neil Lisst]

10. Suppose Cheney resigns, and Hastern impeaches Bush?

That would drop the situation into the lap of the Senate, who could decide whether to remove the pres, or to first accept his VP nominee, then decide on removal.

[Neil Lisst]

5. drb, the pres gets to replace the departed VP ....

That is how Gerald Ford became Nixon's VP.

[drb]

6. Hmmm. I would have sworn that Ford was speaker of the house....

nt

[Tom Joad]

12. He did have a leadership post, but not speaker... at the time

the house was majority Democrat (like it was for decades before the catastrophe of the 90's). I think he was house minority leader.

Theoretically, nixon could have nominated his dentist. His dentist could then be vice president, so long as he was constitutionally qualified (born in the u.s.a., and over 35) and big if here, both houses of congress approved.

I suspect Nixon's dentist would have been a better golfer.

Edited for spelling.

[Neil Lisst]

22. or his best friend, Beebee Rebozo.

I kid you not.

[longship]

11. No, no, no.

Remember. Agnew resigns. Nixon appoints Gerald Ford.

[Neil Lisst]

16. In Hollywood Squares lingo, Gerald Ford to Block!

was what that was ...

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Neil Lisst has learned there is a short list of possible VP applicants Bush could go with, in case Cheney has to go. It's in today's Neil Lisst political comic, and it just went up at 11:45PM Central.

http://www.webcomicsnation.com/neillisst

[Savannah Progressive]

7. the President Nominates

However, the Senate must confirm a Vice Presidential Nomination. Not Required to be the Speaker of the House

[Tom Joad]

13. Both House and Senate must approve.

Amendment XXV



In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
Section 2



Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.

[Neil Lisst]

14. Say the secret word and bring down the duck ...

That was Groucho Marx, in case you're wondering.

Tom Joad, you win! 25th amendment.

[Neil Lisst]

21. Savannah Progressive ... is that Savannah as if Africa or ...

Georgia?

[Savannah Progressive]

23. Savannah

Georgia, Coastal city. It at least is Democrat, like Atlanta, and we are working on the rest of the State.

[Neil Lisst]

28. I figured it was.

I have a cousin named Savannah. cool name.


bob dole is a cool name, sort of
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[Maru Kitteh]

9. I predicted Giuliani years ago. He would still fit nicely.

beholden, terra, warm fuzzy, ice cubes chance in hell, apple pie..............

I thought it would be "health reasons". Looks like chain man overstayed his welcome to me.

[DLnyc]

15. Ghouliani is as warm and fuzzy as a buzz saw on plate glass.

Also, his idea of human rights might make Rummy look liberal:

Mr. Giuliani said he visited Haiti two weeks ago and met with several officials, including President Duvalier. "Political repression is not the major reason for leaving Haiti," Mr. Giuliani said. He said he reached that conclusion after Mr. Duvalier personally assured him that Haitians returning home from the United States were not persecuted.

http://talkleft.com/new_archives/008518.html

(sorry link is sort of indirect, but the incident is quite famous.)

[Neil Lisst]

18. Rudy G. was circling the drain when 9/11 saved him

I don't see him as being electable as VP or President.

I don't think Bush would appoint him because Bush wants someone with limited stature, so their stature comes far behind his.

[DLnyc]

26. Very true, Ghoul was sinking fast.

And shrub doesn't like any smartypants types around him making him look dumb. But my guess is moderate repubs will try push a middle of the road type (like Ford was).

[Neil Lisst]

27. Who can Bush pick who will kiss his ass and not threaten him?

OMG, it's going to be Harriet Miers!!!!


aaaaaaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!

[Neil Lisst]

17. could be, but the right would go nuts

I'd say he goes for George Allen, someone younger with some future.


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[Neil Lisst]

20. I'm feeling good about this Cheney resignation thing!

I try to make the comic funny, but I try to make it a political editorial, too. I do believe Cheney is going down on this.

This had to be Cheney, and he had to be behind the forged docs.


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[11 Bravo]

24. I just sent a letter to Bush telling him that he is ...

the bestest, coolest, and most peachy-keen President ever! Please address any future correspondence with me to my official residence at the Washington Naval Observatory, or to the Office of the Vice-President, Richard B. Russell Office Building, Washington, D.C.

[Neil Lisst]

25. Happy Indictment Day, Mister Pres-i-dent!

now eat some of that car hood, you little frat rat!

[Neil Lisst]

29. 3 hours left on Bob Dole gets wood ...

here
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