November 13, 2004
PAGING DR. RICE:
Cheney Undergoes Tests at Hospital (DEB RIECHMANN, 11/13/04, Associated Press)
Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart trouble, checked himself into a hospital after experiencing shortness of breath, an aide said.
Cheney, 63, who has had four heart attacks, returned from a hunting trip late this past week with a cold that left him short of breath, spokeswoman Mary Matalin said.
Posted by Orrin Judd at November 13, 2004 3:01 PM
Wow. Just imagine a 48-year old, black, unmarried Russologist being next in line for the presidency. America is pretty cool that way.
Posted by: Matt Murphy at November 13, 2004 4:38 PMOne must hope that Dick Cheney, probably the best VP in American history, and a man who if we had a Prime Ministerial system would probably be head of government, will be OK. He is pivotal to the Administration's success, arguably its MVP.
Posted by: Bart at November 13, 2004 5:17 PMRight on Bart!
Posted by: genecis at November 13, 2004 10:03 PMThe Democrats have to make Cheney seem like a monster because they can't imagine losing to an old white guy with a bad heart.
He is an amazing man, to serve like this, knowing that it must be hurting him and his family.
Posted by: jim hamlen at November 14, 2004 1:15 AM