August 19, 2008 at 09:15:42

Who Will Replace Dick Cheney?

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By Brent Budowsky (about the author) Page 2 of 2 page(s)

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The question that Barack Obama will answer momentarily, perhaps will have answered by the time some of you read these words, is whether he fully understands that these are serious times that demand serious people, and whether the man or woman who replaces Dick Cheney should be a serious person by standards of being ready for the American presidency at a time of crisis.

Forget the predictions. Every single person who makes them does not have the slightest idea what they are talking about, and if I did this, I wouldn't either.

What I do believe, and think I know, and ask readers to consider, is this. There are some potential vice presidents who are less qualified, and others who are far more qualified, and who Obama names will tell us much about how he views himself, our national politics and the crises of our times.

My views are no secret in high Democratic circles. My suggestion is Sam Nunn or a VP similar in stature, substance and presidential qualifications, such as Joe Biden, George Mitchell, Tom Daschle, Bill Richardson or perhaps a similar candidate as a surprise choice.

I write this before the name is known. If Obama chooses a less-qualified candidate I will think less of him. If he chooses a great, qualified candidate my confidence will soar.

These are serious times that demand serious people. The way to answer the politics of lies is to offer Americans a seriousness of purpose and a politics not merely of hope, but hope with substance and depth, and respect for a people who deserve the best of our nation, from the best of our leaders, in our troubled times.

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Brent Budowsky is a regular columnist on thehill.com. He served as Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Lloyd Bentsen, responsible for commerce and intelligence matters, including one (more...)

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