Couldn't We Finish the 2004 Election Frist..er..I Mean First?



Frist May Make 2008 Presidential Run This really isn't much of a surprise. In fact, I half expected Frist might replace Cheney on the ticket in 2004 id Cheney's negatives got to be an issue. (Cheney would retire for 'health reasons," naturally.) It still may happen. I could see Frist taking the VP spot in 2006 or so as an opportunity to look "presidential." It was clear the GOP was grooming Frist, since he was the clear choice to replace Trent Lott as Majority Leader after Lott's snafu at Strom's birthday bash. The Senate is a good old bys club, and everyone minds the tules. Seniority is the ruile of the day, except when big plans are in store. Bear in mind, then, that Sen. Frist is a relative newcomer to the Senate.



If health care continues to be the big issue that it is now (and it will be) look for the former heart surgeon to make a big splash.