Exit Rumors

Over at The Moderate Voice Michael Stickings reports:

...there's speculation that McCain could be asked to step up to the Veep spot should Cheney resign (for "health" reasons)and that Miers will withdraw and be replaced by a Bork-like nominee.

I think a Cheney resignation is possible but his replacement by John McCain would indicate a complete house cleaning; the same old President but a new administration. The Scowcroft commentary is an indication that there is an attempt to take control of the administration by the old Republican guard. John McCain has been at odds with Cheney and Rumsfeld on many issues. His replacement of Cheney would be an indication that the coup has been successful.

I believe that a Miers withdrawal is likely but I don't see a Bork like replacement. With the administration and Mr Frist weakened the Democrats would be able to stop such a nomination after a bloody fight. I don't think a majority of Republicans want such a fight at this point.