Palin/ (Liz) Cheney For 2012???
By anniepa
@anniepa (27955)
United States
October 13, 2009 5:55pm CST
I'd like to ask my fellow political junkies here at myLot to humor me a little here as I try to kind of "take your pulse". Please pretend this is a real possibility - and, who knows, maybe it IS - and give your honest opinions. Well, HONEST but please TRY to be nice...lol!
I think we can all agree that the GOP is having a bit of a leadership problem these days, right? I'm really not saying this to put them down, I suppose it's kind of expected after losing the past few elections and considering their Presidential nominee is in his seventies and unlikely to run for national office again. I've noticed a few Republicans who have been in the spotlight and have been quite outspoken, to the point of looking very much like they're interested in furthering their political careers in the future. The ones I'm thinking of right now are (alphabetically) Michele Bachmann, Liz Cheney and Sarah Palin. I think they all could definitely appeal to the base and they all attract attention wherever they go and whenever they speak. Therefore, what would you think of the following for the 2012 GOP Presidential nomination:
Palin/Bachmann (or the other way around for all of them!) with Cheney as Secretary of State
Bachmann/Cheney with Palin as S of S.
Cheney/Palin with Bachmann as S. of S.
I don't think any of them are qualified to be Attorney General but maybe they could be Secretary of Defense or education or Energy? Maybe even Supreme Court Justice which would mean they'd be there for a LONGGG time...
What say you? Is this the ticket or what?
Annie
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12 responses
@PYneer (96)
• United States
14 Oct 09
this will never happen. end of story. presidents in their 70s are not that uncommon considering the requirement for age is 45. bachmann barely got re-elcected, palin just ran and quit being a governor, and cheney wont get elected because she is related to di-ck . i'm just trying to say that there are more adequate people for president. just wondering why all of your nominees are woman?
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
14 Oct 09
Actually the age requirement is 35 but to be honest I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with a 35 year old President! Hey, I actually agree with you about all of these women but I chose them because they seem to really be getting the media attention and, as I said, they've all either indicated an interest in running for higher office in the future or have coyly avoided answering the question.
You're right that Presidents in their seventies aren't uncommon but McCain has run twice and lost twice and he's also had cancer four times which may count against him. I think he's said he doesn't plan another Presidential run.
Do you have any preferences of who would be "adequate" for the GOP? I'm not a Republican but I know they have to run SOMEONE and I'm just curious as to WHO...lol! I haven't seen any I'd support but I'm pretty liberal so it's not likely for me to support any Republican in all honesty. Anyway, welcome to myLot and thanks for participating in my discussion!
Annie
@grammasnook (1871)
• United States
14 Oct 09
I say the next president should be one of multiple nationalities, white black mexican hispanic chinese and so on and on top a homosexual female! OMG CAN YOU JUST IMAGINE ANNIE, THEY WOULD GO CRAZY LOL
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
14 Oct 09
I really dont see a problem of no figure head for the Republican party. How about lets say that the American people are the head? I would go for a Palin/Cheney ticket. I think we need a very conservative candidate to help counteract our socialist leanings.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
15 Oct 09
The problem with the American people being the head of the Republican party is that very few Americans can stand the party these days; I think it's under 20% now. Thank you for your opinion but with all due respect I'd say the voters have made it clear they don't want any more conservatives at this time, hopefully not EVER!
Annie
@Bluepatch (2476)
• Trinidad And Tobago
14 Oct 09
This would be what I might call a whacko government. These women can be striking in their own way but do they qualify in the sense of higher responsibility ? I mean, their greatest attribute is looks and stance, not sobriety and experience. In a good leadership team we need, most of all, experience. Looks and striking characteristics may do very well with the crowd but how good is it in government ?
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
14 Oct 09
the idiot in the White House now wouldn't qualify under the standard you set here.
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
15 Oct 09
I'd call it a whacko government too! I guess it's a matter of opinion about their looks.
Ted, you wrote, "the idiot in the White House now wouldn't qualify under the standard you set here." I'd say the three I listed most definitely qualify as "idiots" unlike the current White House resident.
Annie
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
14 Oct 09
With my political views I probably would not vote for them. Bachmann hasn't really said anything that has ever impressed me and I don't really know about Liz but, with her last name it just leaves me with a bad impression.
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@mrdewgood (1)
• United States
14 Oct 09
Palin hasn't got a chance she wuit her other job and also looks and flirting will ony get you so far. Her steam is ran out.
Cheney naaaaaaa she wont be trusted on account of her Dads record.
And this other Broad who is she again?
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
16 Oct 09
I agree totally!! Welcome to myLot, by the way, I hope you enjoy it here.
This other broad is Rep. Michele Bachmann from Minnesota who:
1/ Said members of Congress should be investigated for anti-American activities...
2/ Advised her constituents to not fill out their census forms because they could be used to gather people up and put them into interment camps...
3/ Said Americorps consisted of "reeducation camps" to brainwash our kids, not knowing her own son was a volunteer with the organization...
4/ Said, on the House floor no less, that we should "make a covenant and slit our wrists" to fight against health care reform.
That's only the tip of the iceberg. Basically every time she opens her mouth something outrageous and idiotic comes out. There's a comic book out now "honoring" her and a website devoted to her entitled "Dump Michele Bachmann".
Annie
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
14 Oct 09
It would have to be a pretty conservative ticket for me to even consider voting for anyone with an R or D next to their name.
Both parties have proven they are nothing but labor unions for politicians.
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
14 Oct 09
I think I will wait until closer to the election. I need the see what will be left of our country, will be still be allowed to vote, or perhaps we will be the American States of the United Arab Emirates, or even under a dictatorship. Who knows at the rate we are going in the next 5 years and 2 months anything could happen.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
14 Oct 09
Come on, Hon, just PRETEND you know there will be an election and we'll be allowed to vote in 2012! What do you think about this ticket? Obviously I know cabinet members aren't elected but we all know people do speculate about what a cabinet selected by each candidate may look like.
Annie
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
14 Oct 09
Liz Cheney really isn't that well known. Neither is Bachmann for that matter. Bachmann gets a fair bit of attention because she says some crazy stuff, but I don't think her following is all that big. Aside from Palin I'd say none of the people you mentioned are as well known as Mitt Romney or Ron Paul. Even Tim Pawlenty and Bobby Jindal have a better shot than Michelle Bachmann. Liz Cheney's last name is a blessing and a curse as it gives her name recognition, but not in a good way.
Honestly, after Obama's done butchering what's left of the constitution, I don't know if anyone other than Ron Paul would have a chance of fixing what's left of our nation.
You know I like Palin, but realistically, the left wing smear machine and their disgusting behavior has ruined any chance of her winning a presidential election for a while. They can all pat themselves on the back for the way they attacked everyone close to her and didn't hold back when it came to teenagers, children, and a baby with down syndrome.
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
14 Oct 09
Well, we're in agreement about Bachmann saying some crazy stuff and Liz Cheney's name being a blessing but "not in a good way"...lol! I'd say THAT'S putting it mildly. I'm sorry but I think YOU know how I feel about Palin and what has ruined any chance of her winning ANY election anytime soon. Sure, there were some nasty attacks by a small handful of people and that's always unfortunate but I seriously don't think she endured anything even close to what Obama and Clinton did. I'm sorry but I take exception with your remark, "They can all pat themselves on the back for the way they attacked everyone close to her and didn't hold back when it came to teenagers, children, and a baby with down syndrome." Who are "they"? The overwhelming majority of those on the left not only had nothing to do with those kinds of attacks but they spoke out against them!
I'm disappointed! I really thought I'd be getting responses from members who thought one of these would be the perfect ticket!
Annie
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
15 Oct 09
Do you really think either of them could get the GOP nomination? ESPECIALLY since Powell endorsed Obama? Also, does anyone know anything about Rice's political views? I've seen her interviewed several times since the election and she won't say who she voted for, which tells me she voted for Obama because if she'd voted for McCain she'd have said so, at least I think she would have.
Annie
@Fortunata (1135)
• United States
14 Oct 09
I agree with Whiteheather, who knows what's going to happen months from now. I wouldn't be surprised if the ability to vote was taken away, and martial law was declared. But I do like Liz Cheney. She was in Bush's cabinet anyway (I forget her title). So she does have experience.
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
16 Oct 09
Conspiracy theories abound these days, don't they? Our right to vote isn't going to be taken away and martial law is not going to be declared, I'd bet you any money on that! I guess I wouldn't brag if I were Liz about having been part of the Bush Administration, but that's just me. I must say, I think you're the first person ever anywhere who I've known to say they LIKE Liz Cheney! She has as much charisma as...let's see...her FATHER...lol!
Annie
@wlee9696 (595)
• United States
14 Oct 09
It's a bit early to really start choosing a ticket. There are still a lot of good people out there to be considered. Michael Steel and Mike Huckabee - excellent candidates in my opinion. I want to see some serious policy changes. Immigration, Social Programs, Taxes - I want to hear clear cut answers on their plans in these areas before I can make a final decision.
@anniepa (27955)
• United States
14 Oct 09
You're right, Taskr, those are part of the economy...wow, did THAT hurt...lol! I think health care is a bigger problem than immigration but that's for another discussion, right?
I have to also agree about Steele, although I won't be as kind...I think he's been a JOKE! I actually like Huckabee but he's a bit too far right for me. My problem with him is his remarks about wanting to rework the Constitution to match the bible.
Annie
@Taskr36 (13963)
• United States
14 Oct 09
Well social programs and taxes are part of the economy so I'd say he did mention them. Economy is really just too broad a term since it involves so many things. I'm a bit surprised to see anyone mention Steele as a potential candidate. He won the RNC Chair and I really expected to see big things from him, but frankly, I think he's been pretty weak. Huckabee is a respectable guy who I wouldn't mind seeing run again.
