The pitcher of warm spit
The Hill asked all 97 senators who are not running for president the same question: “If you were asked, would you accept an offer to be the VP nominee?”The senators' answers broke down into two categories: The windy majority who took the question seriously and those who did not. Utah's senators represented each category.
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah)
“Not on your life. I would not be asked anyway. I don’t know anybody who wouldn’t do whatever’s best for the country, but in my case it’s just not going to happen.”Sen. Bob Bennett (R-Utah)
“Of course. Big house, big car, not much to do. Why not?”Here are some of the better answers:
Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.)
“Absolutely. Absolutely. I think I would be great. First of all, I know how to behave at weddings and funerals. And I know how to be commander in chief. I’d bring a lot of fun to the job. We would rock the Naval Observatory.”Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.)
“I plan to stick with my current job until I get the hang of it.”Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.)
“No. I don’t cut ribbons well or give eulogies at funerals.”Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.)
“Yes. Sign me up. I’ve been kidding people for years: The hours are better, the wages are just as good — whoever heard of a vice president getting shot at? — and it’s a great opportunity to travel. And actually since time has gone by, the job is robust … So sure. Anybody here would, if they’re going to be honest. The chances are slim to none. But I promise you, I would deliver all three of Delaware’s electoral votes.Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho)
“I would say ‘No, Hillary.’ ”Sen. Judd Gr
egg (R-N.H.)“No. I don’t like going to funerals.”Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.)
"No. I enjoy life too much.”Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii)
“If I were asked, I would say, ‘You’re out of your mind.’ ”Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)
“The chances of that are so remote that I’m more likely to be hit by an asteroid.”Photos above: Veep classics — Spiro Agnew and Dan Quayle.
1 Comments:
"Of course. Big house, big car, not much to do. Why not?"
At least Bennett tells the truth. Like looking into the mirror for Utah's second do-nothing senator. And, Hatch is right, also. Who would want someone who thinks he knows everything, but has the brain of a gnat.
With repespect and Apologies to gnats.
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