Cheney resigns citing health problems in 2006... Frist appointed VP

[Moooooo]

Ive heard this conspiracy theory on a couple different boards.  It doesnt seem to far fetched to me.  Think its a possibility?  Would it help Frist and the GOP or hurt them?

[A18]

If we run Bill First, we lose.

[7,052,770]

a little bump, but not that much.  Especially if Bush's second term goes bad, it won't be enough.

[Moooooo]

I can see how it could be good.  The War in Iraq does a 180 for the better.  Privitization of SS gets through the Senate and majority of Americans agree with the terms.  Economy turns around.  Unemployement decreases.  Whoa thats alot of what ifs.

[A18]

The economy already turned around, unemployment is already at a record low, and we already know that 68% of Americans support partial privatization of Social Security. The one big what-if is Iraq.

[Moooooo]

The economy already turned around, unemployment is already at a record low, and we already know that 68% of Americans support partial privatization of Social Security. The one big what-if is Iraq.

Unemployment is at a record low compared to when?  That 68% for privitization of SS drops to like 40% when they hear about the 2 trillion needed for transition costs.

[opebo]

The economy already turned around, unemployment is already at a record low, and we already know that 68% of Americans support partial privatization of Social Security. The one big what-if is Iraq.

Unemployment was much lower under Clinton.  Of course it was even lower back in the Kennedy and Johnson years.

[Moooooo]

If we run Bill First, we lose.

I dont see why Frist would be so bad.  Depeneding on the Democratic candidate it would be virtually the same election as 2004.  The whole election comming down to Ohio and Florida.

[A18]

Post the poll that says support drops to 40%. I'm not doubting you, I'd just like to see it.

Would you rather Bush sit there and let Social Security go bankrupt? Regardless, I can't see how anyone could not like his/her personal SS account.

The unemployment rate is lower now than when Clinton ran for reelection eight years ago, and lower than in past decades.

[J. J.]

If we run Bill First, we lose.

I dont see why Frist would be so bad.  Depeneding on the Democratic candidate it would be virtually the same election as 2004.  The whole election comming down to Ohio and Florida.

This could be called "J. J.'s Observation."  It's not of the status of a rule, but here it is:  "Being a governor or ex-governor helps someone become president."  Frist's disadvantage is that he is a Senator.

[A18]

Can anyone imagine Bill Frist giving a State of the Union address?

[J. J.]

Can anyone imagine Bill Frist giving a State of the Union address?

Yes, and I think he could do a good job of it.

[ilikeverin]

Especially if Bush's second term goes bad, it won't be enough.

'If'?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Frist's biggest problem is he is Majority Leader. Since he leads the Republican caucus, he'll be easy to portray as a partisan hack and has little appeal to swing voters. Frist is Bob Dole pt. II, so I say go ahead and nominate him.

[A18]

My GOP primary slogan will be "Anybody But First"

[YRABNNRM]

My GOP primary slogan will be "Anybody But First"

So you would support Second? He's pretty extreme man.

[A18]

My GOP primary slogan will be "Anybody But First"

So you would support Second? He's pretty extreme man.

Who is Second?

[YRABNNRM]

My GOP primary slogan will be "Anybody But First"

So you would support Second? He's pretty extreme man.

Who is Second?

*Sigh* Re-Read your post again...

[A18]

Oh, yes. Anybody but the first guy to announce.

[Nation]

A little bit of an advantage.

[??????????]

The economy already turned around, unemployment is already at a record low, and we already know that 68% of Americans support partial privatization of Social Security. The one big what-if is Iraq.

Unemployment was much lower under Clinton.  Of course it was even lower back in the Kennedy and Johnson years.

Unemployment was lower then 5.6% in the 60s? Um, links or evidence? lol

[A18]

Well, here's the chart:

[Inverted Things]

Hmmm. The general consensus seems to be that Frist is a bad candidate. Do you think a Frist vs. Clinton (Hillary) would see record low turnout?

[True Federalist (진정한 연방 주의자)]

It would give Frist a small advantage in einning the GOP '08 nomination.  It would have no effect on the general election outcome, save for any effect that might result from a change in the GOP nominee (if Frist getting the nod depended upon this).

[AuH2O]

Frist is a C candidate at best. I think he was ruled out by the establishment long ago, hence the Majority leader spot.