The Hemmer-Beaumont Family Blog

Here's how I think things will shake out in the next three years. There is going to be a backlash towards the Republican Congress. They will work hard over the next few months to distance themselves from the Administration as well as their peers who have been tarnished in all the recent scandals. When the dust settles, the Dems will have taken back a few (but not enough) seats & the stage will be set for '08.

So, how do the Republicans maintain power? The solution can be summed up with two words: Replace Cheney. That's right, if the Republicans want a shot at the Presidency in 08, their best strategy would be to put Cheney out to pasture. Why do I say this? Wouldn't the liberals see this as a victory? Perhaps, but it would be hollow at best. What Bush would be doing would be replacing someone who stands no chance of election in '08 (and would not even run, apparently) with someone who could be groomed for one of the top spots in the ticket. He would take someone who has done the heavy lifting for six years and has become battle damaged with a fresh, new face of change. Who then, should be chosen? Another easy choice: Condoleeza Rice. She is the trifecta for the Republicans: Female, Young(ish), and Black. This represents three demographics that the Republicans would love to get. While I don't think that Condi could run for the Presidency in 2008, I do think that a strong case could be made for her to be on the ticket as Vice President. After all, at that point, she will have had two years of on-the-job training. Place her with someone who is a frontrunner, such as McCain, and you have a potent ticket ready to take control.

While it kills me to say this, I must admit that the Republicans are poised to make history. I don't agree with Condi's politics, but I do think that the party that gets a woman (who is not Hillary) in one of the two top spots would be hard to stop. Wouldn't it be a kick if it were the Republicans who moved women and minorities forward in this country?