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Vice-President Richard Cheney (Tin Man to George Bush's Scarecrow), has a bum ticker, we all know that. It's telling that this has become fodder for comedy, on virtually every late-night talk show and political cartoon page. Heart problems funny? It's probably because of the irony: Dick Cheney isn't known for his boundless big heartedness.
While I wish no particular human ill will, I am frankly more troubled by the political ramifications on this issue. If it is determined that ol' Darth is no longer medically fit for his office, what then? Bush would have to nominate a replacement, and that person would have to be confirmed by the Senate. The same Senate that contains contenders for the Oval Office.
Being confirmed the new Vice-President would give a John McCain or Mike Huckabee quite the leg up. On the other hand, the confirmation process could be brutal. It will be interesting political theater, in any event, should it come to pass.
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Cheney Recovering at Home After Being Treated for Irregular Heartbeat
Vice President Dick Cheney was recovering at home Monday night after being treated for an irregular heart beat, found Monday morning during a checkup for lingering cold symptoms, Cheney's office said.
Doctors found atrial fibrillation, an abnormal rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart. . .
Doctors found atrial fibrillation, an abnormal rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart. . .
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