Karen Hughes Watch

In case you're interested, here's the Wa. Times article:

http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20070129-111400-3231r_page2.htm

The Veep question was only one of many they asked her, but of course makes for more interesting headlines than partitioning Iraq. Although her name has frequently been thrown out for speculation, I've seen no evidence that Kay is campaigning for the spot, as Perry has awkwardly been doing for some time.

Regardless, methinks it might be a while before there's another Texan on the national ticket.

I cannot imagine the magnitude of the egotistical thinking that would provoke either Kay Bailey Hutchison or Rick Perry to be thinking of the vice presidency. For the Republican Party, post-Bush, wouldn't it seem logical that one would actually have to have leadership qualities to be considered national leadership material? And when was the last time a VP candidate was chosen who had not been actively campaigning for the presidency? Do they both expect to just sit back and be asked - to have their ring kissed? Fact is, Hutchison and Perry are two of the emptiest suits in a party full of empty suits.