Vice President Giuliani

Cheney is in the hospital. I never believed Cheney had any intention of staying 4 more years in office. I don't think his heart can handle it, and I doubt his wife would let him. While Cheney *may* have been short of breath today, I wouldn't be surprised if this is part of a larger ruse to ease Cheney out of the vice presidency.

Either way, I doubt he's long for this office.

Who to replace him? I think Bush wants Giuliani. Giuliani was WAY too visible during the campaign. At least Bush will want Giuliani in SOME cabinet post. And I suspect he'd LOVE Giuliani to be VP.

The problem? The religious right will flip. Giuliani ain't one of their boys. He's pro-gay, pro-choice, and, well, let's just say that there is no way they would accept a president who has no problem appearing in drag (the photos below are REAL).



Not that this will deter Bush. Bush is pulling away from the Christian right, again, and they know it. That's why they're attacking Mary Cheney, among other signs. Bush will, as usual, try to cut the baby in half. Give the religious right something else - a renewed push on gay marriage? - in exchange for getting Giuliani as VP. The problem is that is simply isn't enough. This president's VP is more than window-dressing. He'll have great sway with the administration, and will be position as THE flag-bearer for the 2008 election.

And if Giuliani is the next president, the religious right is screwed.