Breaking News - Condoleezza Rice to Become the First Woman Vice President of the United States - Vice President Cheney to Resign For Health Reasons

According to our sources in the Republican party, the recent news of Vice President Dick Cheney's health problems is cover for him to resign gracefully and to be replaced in that job by the current Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice. Dick Cheney has become a "lightning rod" for the President. President Bush is worried about his legacy. We think Condi Rice is a good choice for him as the new vice president, he seems comfortable working with her, and she has not nearly the baggage Cheney has.

The Constitution of the United States, Amendment 25, ratifed on February 10, 1967 applies: "Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress." Our sources tell us Condi Rice will have no problem being confirmed as the next vice president of the United States.

"More than an unsubstantiated rumor", this will be the process:
Vice President Dick Cheney to resign for health reasons.
President Bush nominates Condoleezza Rice to become our next vice president.
The House of Representatives and the Senate confirm Condi by a majority vote.
America has its first woman and black vice president.

Look to see this process unfold fairly rapidly. The President will be leaving tommorrow for a six day trip to Latin America. Nothing will happen till he returns. We want to congratulate the next and 47th vice president of the United States - Good luck Condi!