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CK_John

(10,005 posts)
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:17 PM Jul 2012

I still don't believe he was meant to be the candidate, just a straw man.

Gov Pataki/Cheney ticket are looking better.

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CaliforniaPeggy

(156,195 posts)
1. I really don't see Cheney running again.
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:20 PM
Jul 2012

What makes you think he will? Or is it some other Cheney?

CK_John

(10,005 posts)
3. Cheney has a new heart and renewed zip. He ran the show and still would like to. No
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:26 PM
Jul 2012

time to waste, there is always one more war.

gopiscrap

(24,554 posts)
2. no it wouldn't be Cheney
Thu Jul 26, 2012, 11:20 PM
Jul 2012

his negatives were and are way too high and poll numbers way too low..it might be Jeb for a running mate to position himself for 2016

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
8. Wouldn't that be nuts
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 06:07 AM
Jul 2012

A Mormon and a lesbian on the Republican ticket.

'Twood be fun to see FUX News spin that pair as the "Conservative, Moral Majority, Family Values" team.

Tsiyu

(18,186 posts)
12. Ah, my bad
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 02:26 PM
Jul 2012

can't keep track of the flowchart of evil familias.

Thanks for setting me straight

GoCubsGo

(34,698 posts)
15. That would really be entertaining.
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 03:48 PM
Jul 2012

I would love to see how they spin the lack of qualifications, given that her jobs have consisted of being a lawyer, and serving in political appointments given to her by her daddy and his friends.

reflection

(6,286 posts)
14. This appears to be tongue-in-cheek,
Fri Jul 27, 2012, 03:40 PM
Jul 2012

but if you go to Intrade, there is a contingent of people who are convinced that Romney is the head fake and that a brokered convention will usher Santorum into the nominee spot. Although I think they are Bachmannshit Crazy, that would be awesome. Obama would push that dude all over the electoral map like a grocery cart.

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