Gov't officials and advisers pass rumor that Cheney may resign; Condi would become VP

[The1calledTKE]

* This is just rumor and specualtion not fact *


Sparked by today's Washington Post story that suggests Vice President Cheney's office is involved in the Plame-CIA spy link investigation, government officials and advisers passed around rumors that the vice president might step aside and that President Bush would elevate Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

"It's certainly an interesting but I still think highly doubtful scenario," said a Bush insider. "And if that should happen," added the official, "there will undoubtedly be those who believe the whole thing was orchestrated – another brilliant Machiavellian move by the VP."

Said another Bush associate of the rumor, "Yes. This is not good." The rumor spread so fast that some Republicans by late morning were already drawing up reasons why Rice couldn't get the job or run for president in 2008.

"Isn't she pro-choice?" asked a key Senate Republican aide. Many White House insiders, however, said the Post story and reports that the investigation was coming to a close had officials instead more focused on who would be dragged into the affair and if top aides would be indicted and forced to resign.

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[Tom Earp]

So would this be News with all of the bushshit OOPS, bullshit that has gone on in this Adm. Not just in The White House but Capitole Hill?

I have never said that there is an honest Polotician and dont to this day!

Pockets are lined with the gold of contributors and on the backs of us middle class!

[33girl]

Just to make it clear, Condi would have to be specially appointed by the president - it is not a "given" that the S of S steps up when the VP resigns.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by 33girl
Just to make it clear, Condi would have to be specially appointed by the president - it is not a "given" that the S of S steps up when the VP resigns.

Yes, just like in 1974:
Following the resignation of President Richard Nixon, successor Gerald Ford nominated Rockefeller to serve as the 41st Vice President of the United States.

Rockefeller underwent a lengthy series of Congressional hearings but ultimately was confirmed, beginning his service on December 19, 1974. He became the 2nd Vice President to be appointed to the position under the 25th Amendment — the first being Ford himself.

[lifesaver]

Originally posted by 33girl
Just to make it clear, Condi would have to be specially appointed by the president - it is not a "given" that the S of S steps up when the VP resigns.

And confirmed by the Senate...

*ETA: Posted at the same time as above..