Con-denial

You know where Democrats buy their shoes? Target. That's why they keep shooting themselves in the foot.

I have no idea why the "liberal" pundits pressed for Condoleezza Rice's testimony before the 9/11 committee. Since the rules place her words in a category beyond refutation, her version of events, however fictitious, will carry the day. Already, Republicans are talking about the impact of her testimony: A cabinet post, perhaps?

As regular readers know, I predict that she will attain the vice-presidential nomination. I will not feel even slightly surprised if the unpopular Dick Cheney should have a "Fred Sanford"-style heart attack just before the convention. A popular Condi could then step forward for the good of her party. Such a bold move could shift African-American voting patterns to a degree that would assure Bush's re-election.

Cheney, upon "recovery," would take a position as Chief of Staff or National Security Advisor and continue to run the country as before.