It's true if Cheney ever were to suddenly run, a certain segment of the Republican Party would be enormously energized, but as another commentator already noted that would not be enough to carry forward his nomination to general election victory. Republicans already require a large outside-the-party vote, and the Cheney Path, given his approval ratings, could never garner that appeal. It makes you wonder whether proposing such candidacy is any more than wishful thinking.
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Please run...it guarantees a Democratic victory!!!! [MORE]
Mark
Jul 26, 2007 10:36
It's true if Cheney ever were to suddenly run, a certain segment of the Republican Party would be enormously energized,...
Bob B.
Jul 26, 2007 09:31
President Cheney? He's already had his eight years as President. I don't think he can run again. [MORE]
Dana
Jul 25, 2007 16:37
Please please please please please run for President, Mr. Cheney. That would ensure a Democratic president for the next 50... [MORE]
Max Edison
Jul 25, 2007 16:08
I, too, hope that Cheney enters the race, but I expect that my reason for such hope is diametrically opposed... [MORE]
LarryM
Jul 25, 2007 14:55
Seriously, please tell me that last paragraph was a joke?! While Cheney is still wildly popular with a very small... [MORE]
Owen C
Jul 25, 2007 14:19
Maybe his popularity will climb all the way to a 20% approval rating! [MORE]