New group tries to convince Cheney to run in 2012

JohnRM · Nov 27, 2009, 11:45 AM

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/

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Washington (CNN) – A new group wants former Vice President Dick Cheney back in the White House.

The organization - "Draft Dick Cheney 2012" - launched on Friday, and unveiled their new Web site. Their aim: To convince the former vice president to seek the Republican presidential nomination in the next race for the White House. But there may be a major roadblock to the group's pitch - Cheney himself.

"The 2012 race for the Republican nomination for President will be about much more then who will be the party's standard bearer against Barack Obama, the race is about the heart and soul of the GOP," said Christopher Barron, one of the organizers of the Draft Cheney movement. "There is only one person in our party with the experience, political courage and unwavering commitment to the values that made our party strong – and that person is Dick Cheney."

The former vice president has been a frequent outspoken critic of the Obama administration's security policy. He recently suggested that Obama was "dithering" over deciding on adding more U.S. troops to Afghanistan. National polls suggest that the former vice president remains popular among conservatives and Republicans.

He says 'No', but even so, do these people really believe that someone who has been compared to Darth Vader could possibly win the Presidency?

But, for my main question. Who would be more repulsive and divisive for the country? Dick Cheney or Sarah Palin?

That just gave me a disturbing thought. Cheney/Palin '12. OMFG the horror!!!

Godwynn · Nov 27, 2009, 11:49 AM

It's like they want to lose the election.

Karalysia · Nov 27, 2009, 12:58 PM

I really hope this happens. Oh thank you Republican Party I couldn't have asked for anything more for Thanksgiving.

Owen Glyndwr · Nov 27, 2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by John HSOG

That just gave me a disturbing thought. Cheney/Pail '12. OMFG the horror!!!

Oh god, that dream team would be so wonderful! I don't think any democrat could come up with two better adversaries than Cheney and Palin

MobBoss · Nov 27, 2009, 01:23 PM

I wouldnt vote for him.

J-man · Nov 27, 2009, 01:53 PM

When I read title I though John posted something from the onion

ParadigmShifter · Nov 27, 2009, 02:00 PM

The man who shot his friend in the face with a shotgun, and was sacked over yet another Iraq scandal (I think)?

Man, I want some of that acid they are dropping.

JollyRoger · Nov 27, 2009, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MobBoss

I wouldnt vote for him.

A third time, anyway.

RedRalphWiggum · Nov 27, 2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MobBoss

I wouldnt vote for him.

Why?...

contre · Nov 27, 2009, 03:05 PM

I wouldn't vote for a liberal like Cheney. He should have thrown his hedonist daughter on the street.

VRWCAgent · Nov 27, 2009, 03:14 PM

I'd vote for Cheney any day over Palin. Sure, he may be evil, but he's brilliant evil.

ParadigmShifter · Nov 27, 2009, 03:15 PM

They could team up and have brilliant evil/stupid evil to appeal to everyone evil!

J-man · Nov 27, 2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VRWCAgent

I'd vote for Cheney any day over Palin. Sure, he may be evil, but he's brilliant evil.

That I can agree with

ParadigmShifter · Nov 27, 2009, 03:43 PM

Would they get more votes if they changed their name to "The Evil Party" though?

FriendlyFire · Nov 27, 2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by John HSOG

"Draft Dick Cheney 2012"

He'll get another five deferrants.

Harshad · Nov 27, 2009, 04:21 PM

God, I hope he runs.

MobBoss · Nov 27, 2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRalphWiggum

Why?...

Mainly because of his flagging health. I don't think the could stand the pressures of holding the office.

Harshad · Nov 27, 2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MobBoss

Mainly because of his flagging health. I don't think the could stand the pressures of holding the office.

Why? He already did for 8 years

choxorn · Nov 27, 2009, 04:43 PM

Well, better him than Palin...

bathsheba666 · Nov 27, 2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MobBoss

Mainly because of his flagging health. I don't think the could stand the pressures of holding the office.

I agree, and all the consequent other early deaths would be too high a price to pay for his.

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