Dick Cheney would be 10 days shy of 68 if inaugurated in 2009.
Ronald Reagan was 17 days shy of 70 when inaugurated in 1981.
I am not the first to point out this information. Those who disregard Cheney because of age are making a mistake.
After recently listening to the 2004 Vice Presidential Debate I was reminded how facile, savvy, and astute Mr. Cheney is during public debate. The GOP has a string of moderate canidates lined up (Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Bill Frist, Mitt Romney). The party faithful may (just may) turn to the voice of experience, subtly swayed by his gravitas. I know his health is perceived as poor, but it's good enough to carry on the activies of Vice President. A strong (read: young) bottom-half of the ticket might be just the right formula...
Note: Updated 1/7/2006 for reader clarification.
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