The same conservatives that think Bush is doing a great job, Al Qaydea links to Iraq, and WMDs are somewhere in the Iraqi desert.

Cheney is not going. He would have to cross the Mississippi and evil can't cross running water.

Dick, John doesn't like you. I don't like you or John.

The funny thing is, Cheney is about the only thing I respect about the Republican party. He is not a stupid man by any means. He has his ideas and stands strong behind him. He is easily hated and with good reason. But he is exactly who he is at all times. And with him it's not Bush's stubborn ignorance. CHeney simply believes what he says but is smart enough to know what he's saying. If you ask me, McCain is making a bit of a mistake if he's trying to appeal to his own lost constituancy.

Is there ANY way to know how much MONEY that guy and his entourage got from that "war" in Iraq?
Will we EVER know

I thought republicans are proud of him. They want to throw him under the bus because of the republican found themselves in trouble. What a shame.

So if Cheney appears at the convention, will everyone have to be in place hours in advance and not able to take bathroom breaks for two hours until he is done speaking? Just curious.

Good God look at those chompers!

TRUST ME he will not be missed. He should should take George Bush (silly willy) And John McCain (Charlie Brown) looking behind with him.

He should go to the convention with the spotlight on him. He has run the country for 8 years

even a crook like McCain knows that cheney is eyeballs deep in high crimes & misdemeanors. the vice president is devoid of anything resembling honor, & has been an agent of corruption for more than 30 years. on January 21, 2009 he should be sent to fix every defective shower that his friends built in Iraq. the showers that have killed more then a dozen US military personnel through criminal negligence & war profiteering. what a pathetic vampire

Was this guy ever seen? He always stayed "bunkered down" since 911.
What an idiot!
OBAMA in 08!

Yes, I usually put the trash out when I'm trying to have company too.

I would've thought they would've had the details of the convention well planned given that it's only a few weeks away. Maybe McCain is waiting to hear what Barack Obama plans on doing before he makes a decision.

He can't seem to do a thing without following Obama's leadership. I guess it's understandable since McCain's probably one of his biggest fans, even going so far as to compare him to the Messiah.

Good riddance. This man should never be allowed in politics again. BTW, I just saw Gwyneth Paltrow ad. Now that is funny except theres such an easy counter-ad. "Please, vote from abroad. Just don't take voting advice from someone who named their kid Apple. Brought to you by the commitee to elect John McC…………"

The fewer people from Bush-Qaeda at the conference, more hope for McCain for the struggling candidate.

The less we see if Dick Cheney — and the earlier we start to see less of him — the better. He's done enough damage.

Is John Edwards and his mistress and baby going to attend the Democratic convention? Probably not. What a shame.

McCain 2008

Why no comments? Does no one care?

McCain's chances at victory rest solely on one thing. Making people forget the failures of 8 years of Republican leadership.

If people understand that Republican leadership has led to either neglect, corruption or incompetence on every major issue the voting public would not make the mistake of electing another Republican.

You will notice that McCain will never tout the successes of Republican leadership even as he runs as the candidate of the incumbant party. It will always be a smear on Obama or what he is going to do…never about what they have done.

If he had any shame or sense of decency – which we know he doesn't – he'd never show his face again anywhere.

cheney is a coprolite

We haven't seen good ole' Dick since he hit the bunkers after 911. Oh wait, he did peek his head out and got shot after being mistaken for quail. This guy is a #1 jerk!
He goes well with Bush.

OBAMA in 08!

The Dick may not be in attendance but the song remains the same. The once "Maverick" has flip-flopped on all the issues he once differentiated himself from this Administration. A vote for McCain is a vote for four more years of mismanagement of the war, the economy, energy policy, and the American trust.

No Thanks John, I'll take inexperience over a ineptitude every time!!!

First Dole, then Rep. Congress and now Dick.

The Rats are fleeing.

McCain…

What's on McCain's mind???

Just….

ONE NIGHT IN PARIS!!

Definitely not the economy…maybe Iraq and Chaney.

I hope he dies a painful tortured death. God will punish him. Cheney is eviland shoild die.

Please show up Dick. It would be a sure win for the democrats.

It seems that Darth Cheney has to spend that week pulling the wings off butterflies and finding new ways of committing treason.

Pathetic. This administration is such a disaster that the Vice President of the U.S. has to be disinvited from his own party's convention.

Some one is not telling the truth. People at the level of government that Cheney is at have their calendars working weeks and months ahead of time. Probably, it is good for Mac if Cheney stays off the stage. There are a lot of real conservatives, like me, who are very frustrated with the way this administration (that's Cheney with Bush reading the note cards) has destroyed the national economy and enriched their cronies.

Wow, if John McCain is going to disrespect the Bush Administration I will vote for Barack Obama.

YES, GEORGE BUSH IS THE BIGGEST TRAITOR AND SHOULD HANG NEXT TO HIS v.p. CHENEY.

McCain is supportive of Bush and Cheney when it benefits him, and now would like the country to forget them because it hurts him. The Straight Talk Express is the biggest lie in this campaign.

I feel that Dick Cheney should be part of the Republican convention. I do not feel that it is appropriate to exclude the Vice-President of the United States from such an important convention. All political views should be presented for the voters to make a judgement on.

Charlie D. of Atlanta, GA

I am not sure why this is news. Cheney is only popular with war-mongering, big-oil, make the rich richer, lie to the people, regal presidency neo-cons.

Oh, wait, that's the McCain camp. Yeah, this IS news! He should be the person giving the nomination speech!

what abt Bush?!

###########

MINNESOTA DEMS TO STAGE CHENEY DARK NITE

LIBERAL MEMBERS OF MINNESOTA'S DEMOCRATIC
PARTY ARE TO STAGE A WEEK LONG 'WHERE IS
THE DICK CELEBRATION,' HONORING THE SOON TO
BE FORMER V.P. DURING THE REPUBLICAN
CONVENTION.
IT WILL SHOWCASE THE LAWS HE HAS BROKEN,
THE AREAS OF THE CONSTITUTION HE HAD VIOLATED,
A LOOK-ALIKE AND IMPERSONATION COMPETITION
(WHERE THE WINNER GETS A GOOD SHOWER
AFTERWARDS), THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED DUE
TO HIS UNNECESSARY WARS, AND MUCH MORE
FUN.

#################

With any luck, this bastard will be in prison by then!

HE SHOULD BE IMPEACHED, TRIED IN A COURT OF LAW AND EXECUTED AS THE 2ND BIGGEST TRAITOR IN AMERICAN HISTORY. PLUS SEND HIS REMAINS TO THE HAIGE FOR WAR CRIMES AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY.

The closest we've come to the 3rd Reich….

Where is justice?….with so much evidence on the table.

What has happened to our justice system that these people are not being prosecuted vigorously?

Why are we not outraged?……

If these men "retire to their riches back at the ranch", ….4100 Americans will have truly died in vain.

Dick Cheney is a very unpopular Vice President. This is the reason why he will not attend the Republican Convention. G W Bush has to be their to support his successor John McCain if he wins the presidency.

Great….a fascist is not going to attend the great gestapo convention. What a loss!!

Why would McCain invite Cheney to the GOP convention?

I cant wait til Cheney is out of office. 8 years too long….

John McBush is enough of a liability to the Republican party without adding one more old geezer to the list of "no goods" that will be attending that bash…. Besides Cheney has already done the dirty deeds he intended to do so what would he care about any hoopla for any one else. He got what he sit out for now he can go back to haliburton with his (and their) pockets full.. I say good ridence..

He hasn't set next week's schedule because NO ONE HAS AN INTEREST IN MEETING WITH DICK CHENEY (EVEN HIS FRIENDS HE ENJOY QUAIL HUNTING).

McCain should be in jail right now, not the RNC

This country has been moving farther and farther to the right since the 80's and now we are going to hell in a handbasket with the conservative leadership that we have had (Rep and Dems). So what does that tell us? We need to make a sharp left and go back to the middle where this country should always be.

Obama 08

It doesn't matter how much you try to distance yourself from the bush administration, that truth is you agreed with him 95% of the time, and your policies for your presumptive administration are basically the same.
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE NOT FOOLED
McCain=McBush= Bush+ Chenney

That's a hoot!! President Bush is speaking one night of the convention and yet Cheney is staying home! I don't know how Senator McCain thinks he is going to put Bush-Cheney behind him?????? Everyday his ads, his surrogates and advisors are "using the Karl Rove playbook"! And furthermore, everyday McCain's campaign is sounding like "more of the same Republican nonsense" that we heard for years and years last past. Bush, Cheney and Rove are glued to McCain's vision for America like plaster to a wall!

Do you think that maybe old Dick is toxic? Politically radioactive? How about as welcome as, you know, bad smells in polite places. What a shot at McCain from the neo-cons! John better look out as the neo-cons may take a Cheny no show as a sign that McCain does not have the cred needed on right wing nut job street. Hang in there John, no doubt George Bush will show up and really add the final blow to your presidential asperations.

I don't think that anyone would notice or care if he is there or not. He is a joke.

Cheney should be held responsible for all the actions taken that have affected so negatively the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. He and the entire administration should answer to the charges of false influence that got us into the Iraq war, Haliburton overcharges, tax evasion and corruption, other no bid contracts, illegal conduct regarding war actions including prisoner care, torture and kidnapping.

The list is extensive. A significant event .. The disclosure of the identity of Wilsons' wife. Also illegal use of confidential information and illegal use and abuse of power to influence government workers to report things not truthful. Illegal influence over Colin Powell to lie to the public and to the United Nations regarding the "imminent" danger of Saddam Hussain.

The list is very extensive. The Bush Cheney administration should be made to be accountable for their actions. He should not attend the convention. George W. Bush should not attend the convention.

please attend the convention Mr Cheney, I'm sure it will help Mccain a lot, hahahah

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaah ha ha ha ha haaaaaaaaaaaa ha ha ha haaaaaaa!

Why not have him there his trained hitmen are working for McCain right now coming up this the new attack ads. Why not put a face to the man behind McCain.

John McCain is throwing Vice President Cheney under the bus.
How could the "The Campaign of Whiners " be so cold.
Shame on Tucker Bounds and Carla Fiorina.

If I were McCain, I would get as far away from that guy as possible. Cheney is the biggest nutter in the whole white house at present. What a war monger.

Probably because he'll shoot someone.

Are any Republicans actually going to the convention? So far it looks like it's going to be Bush, McCain and some protesters.

Wow!!
The American people should know what McCain is trying to cover up all this time, which is Bush-Cheney's Third Term. The last seven years were recession, fear and war. If McCain elected, the next four years would be destraction, depression and demotion. What a bad dream?

Obama 08

They can make him run from the spotlight, but he can't hide. People are ready to get beyond the policies of the Bush-Cheney years, and McSame has pledged to stay in the B.C. era.

Well, if you invite Dr. Strangelove then you're gonna have to invite the rest if the "uniters" that flushed this country down the toilet.

Even though this article is about Cheney, at least it lets us know that there is another presidential candidate besides Obama. Its getting awfully old going on the ticker and all you see is articles on Obama or Cafferty bringing up the Clintons. Lets get the ticker fair and unbiased. And stop picking and choosing the comments that you either print or don't print. Most of mine, whether for or against Obama are usually not printed but the nasty Obama supporters do and say what they want. I'm a democrat but even some of us get tired of the second coming of the Messiah….which he is not. More articles on what they BOTH think on issues and less crap about Obama's birthday present getting lost. Not a whole lot of us care because we're struggling day to day just to exist.

The Republicans are trying to scam the American public again.

They think if they keep Bush and Cheney out of sight the voters are so stupid they'll forget that John McCain is just a continuation of the Bush-Cheney-big oil dynasty.

They think if they can keep us distracted long enough by their personal attacks on Obama we'll forget the mess they made of this country.
Well we won't. It's time for these bums to go.

Hey Republicans you can't run from your past. you can't hide these guys they are your fault. Your so ashamed of Bush and Cheney you can't even invite them to your conventions. Own up to your faults embrace your criminal politicians.

It's interesting that McCain wants Bush there but not Cheney. You think he would want Cheney there but not Bush to help with conservatives, but to take less heat from Democrats.

McCain to Chaney….meet under the bus Mr. Vice President

John McCain Energy Plan: Start a war in middle east and hope for the best.

Please, please show up mr vice president.

If Cheney goes to the convention he may accidentally shoot someone else.

shway

McCain doesn't want to be shot in the face… too bad, it might help his campaign!!

i think Cheney should be invited

Will Dick Cheney talk about his energy plan and how he met with oil industry executives 40 times and only once with alternative energy representatives?

Why should he. The man is not a politician, he is a doer. He just gets things done and don't worry about cry baby politicians.

Oh? So who will represent Haliburton, Blackstone and all those other defense contractors making a fortune off the invasion and occupation of Iraq? And who will represent big oil which has reported record profits since the war in Iraq? Who will represent the "Dark Side" of global Intelligence operations? You know the side that interrogates 10 by torture, only to obtain misinformation from 1out of the 10. Then turn around and use the misinformation to justify the destabilization of a region, (further antagonizing it's people into terrorizing us). Who will represent the 100 million dollar club? (Nevermind, Cindy should be there). We will, however, miss that warm, inviting smile of his that reminds us of how stupid we (many of us) are to trust republican administrations who cry "less government" so corporations can take full advantage of the people gov't is elected to serve and protect (even if it means our kids play w/ lead toys or our parents take toxic medications prescibed by pharmaceutically bought MDs). Anyway, sure will miss ya Dick.

Cheney is a Freak

The only appearance this guy should be making is in front of a Grand Jury.

Please show up Mr Cheney. Senator Obama would benefit greatly by your presence at the Repug convention.

Even the McCain campaign does not want this past administration to participate. Whoever heard that the past administration of the president and/or vice-president were not invited…..because this administration has been the worst. But the real issue is: McCain voted for their proposals 95% of the time…..and now he is pretending to change his stripes??? Wake up America and see that these voted policies have caused: more foreclosures, more individual and corporate bankruptcies, more bank failures, higher and unstable gasoline/oil prices, more layoffs, more jobs lost, more high school dropouts although we have "No Child Left Behind", higher food costs, more problems etc……

Wow, they're negotiating for Cheney not to be there…and have you heard about the racist McCain camp turning away the black reporter, and none of the white reporters, except the one who challenged it….this after the ad with Obama and two blondes with phallic symbols abound….yeah, well if that's not racist, the incident with the reporter definitely is…

ummm….do what now?
Cheney not attending?
well why not?
does Mr. McCain not get along with him?
hmmm….
i thought they did…..considering he voted 95% of the time with his party's leader ……
Mr. Bush…we all remember who THAT is, right?
how come i'm the first one to post on this blog…

oh wait, i'll be censored anyway.

oh well….
at least the moderator will have read this…
THEN censor.

probably a doofus pretending to be a journalist/editor.
LOL!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. OBAMA.

Darth Cheney should be in prison, not in Minneapolis.

He should be in jail.

Who would want a beligerant ignoramus like Cheney to show his face anywhere. He is a crook, a liar, and in bed with Bush doing lord knows what. Can't wait till all the ugly republicans like him are gone.

Rid the temple of the bullsh!t artists and old dead wood.

He won't attend… He'll just do what he always does…Stay behind the curtain and pull the strings.

Ed, this comment is about Obama and Obamabots saying Bill Clinton is a racist. Their sight was close, hope you do not mind. Anyway, the issue is, those who look like Obama voted for Obama despite the fact that he is not qualified and only because "he looks like them". No matter what Obama does, they voted for him because of his color. These are the people who call President Clinton racist? Clinton puts them in the map and feed them and put money in their pockets but guess what, that does not matter now because they can fetch their own water now. But do they remember who brought them to the water well? Ofcourse not. They think, they have their Messiah now and now Bill Clinton does not matter anymore. Would someone intelligent tell us, who is the racist in this election? Is it Bill Clinton or Ms. O, Wright, Obama and Obamabots? Obama and they uses race. If you do not vote forObama, then you are a racist. They forget that this is a free country and you are to vote as you well please preferring you do not add racism and sexism into the equation. Obama and Obamabots played the race card in the primary and now they are playing race card again in the national election. The thing now is, everyone is beginning to see the unveiling of the mask on Obama. What arrogant, idiotic bunch we begate. Well, very soon they will be wishing they have not written off Bill Clinton because their wonder boy muslim messiah is tearing at the seams. Ofcourse, Barrack Hussein Obama said he is not a muslim. However, his causin Osama still said Obama is lying through his muslim teeth so he can win the White House.

McCain for President 2008 and Hillary 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, Cheney should attend the convention and help give the election to Obama.

So the vice president is not going to attend the Republican convention. Maybe the president shouldn't either?

It seems that the buck stops everywhere except with George W. Bush. Good riddance!

War for profit

John McCain and Tricky Dicky Cheney may STAND for the Republican Party, but they will BEND-OVER for the big oil companies ,,,OOOOpps, dropped the soap again!!!

I refuse to watch any of the convention if Dick Cheney is not on the schedule. A sitting Republican VP and not be invited … this makes no sense. I will also not vote for McCain if Cheney is not featured at the convention.

Looks like just another flip-flop by McCain.

When asked if he'd want Cheney in his administration, McCain has said "Hell, yeah".

It's too bad McCain doesn't have the chutzpah to "turn the page" on the Bush/Cheney years with Dick Cheney in the audience.

I do not know where else I could make my comment. Why can't we borrow one of our holidays and use it on November 4th for the Presidential Election. Some employers work employees overtime so that they don't have time to vote. Then the voting places are also eager to close up the place and not giving them a chance to vote.

that's no surprise. They don't like each other.. come to think of it, Dick doesn't like anybody..

Wow, what a surprise! Dick Cheney, a walking case of political herpes if there ever was one, a no-show at the Repblican convention? I'm shocked.

yeah, after running the country down thr drains, there they go running away for McSame to continue the failed policies.

You can run, but cannot hide. If the GOP and Mccain are proud of the work they've done, why arde the hidiing?

Can't blame McCain. I wouldn't want the mean old crook anywhere near me, either. He might shoot me in the face.

Since McCain has made clear he intends to further Bush and Cheney's agendas for the long term occupation of Iraq plus pre-emptive war with even MORE oil-rich Iran, he should be thrilled to have them there as cheerleaders! Plus, like Bush, he needs Cheney (if Lieberman is in Israel with his dual citizenship) beside him to whisper into his ear what to say next.

Cheney should be in JAIL never mind attending a convention – he has broken the law by outing a CIA agent and he deserves JAIL!

That is great for Dick Cheney, not to attend the Convention, he may start shoting Ducks again and somebody may get hurt. Stay away Dick Cheney, go get your heart checked.

DJG

He'll be in his secret hideout.

Cheney's presense at the GOP convention will in no doubt hurt McCain presidential bid.

Go away now please please please.. u have done enough harm to this lovely country…

If there's one Republican who is LESS popular than George Bush, it's Dick Cheney. And now John McCain, with a fresh $2 million in campaign contributions from oil executives, is about to join them.

How absurd that anyone would 'disinvite' the VP of the United States because of 'low approval ratings!' Vice President Cheney is a Conservative and should not only be in attendance, but highly respected for his office and tenure by the GOP Convention. If Cheney is NOT invited…. then it just shows Senator McCain is bowing to the Liberals! Senator McCain is supposed to be a 'straight talker' and stand up for his opinions, ideals and choices. How dare He NOT invite VP Cheney!!!

Hit and Run?

Don't know what will become of the convention without Dick's positive motivational impact….

GO CHENEY GO

Cheney has sucked us dry at the pump and what does he care, he and Bush are not running for any office. That is why he will be a no-show. Besides that remember how they ran McCain to the ground in the last election? He probably doesn't care for the Senator anyway.

Good Riddance, Dick.

Why does anyone care?

Dick Cheney has been as solid as a rock and one of the best Vice Presidents I have witnessed in my lifetime. Oh no! Here come the shreiking living dead to lay waste to my comments…

Please show up at the convention to remind people we can't have four more years of a Republican in the White House.

Dick should be at the convention if only to remind Americans why any party, the Libertarians, the Greens and even the Democrats are a better choice than a party that allows a criminal in its ranks, responsible for deaths of over a 1,000 Americans, and honors him.

If I were Mcbush, I wouldn't want him there as a reminder to the corruption of the last 8 years

Why doesn't he want to go ?
No one there to shoot and call it a 'hunting accident' ?
No one to declare an illegal and immoral war on ?
No opportunity to commit treason by 'outing a c.i.a. operative ?

JUST LOOKING AT THIS JERKS EVIL FACE MAKES ME WANT TO SMASH SOMETHING.

THANKS ALOT MCCAIN AND CHENEY FOR OVER 4,000 DEATHS IN IRAQ…THANKS

WHO CARES . . THE REPUBLICANS OF 2008 ARE SO DIVIDED, ANGRY, DISAPPOINTED, DEPRESSED ABOUT JOHN MCCAIN AND HIS BID FOR THE PRESIDENCY. THERE WILL BE LOTS OF NOISE, LIES, ACCUSATIONS,PUFFING AND MEANNESS, SO THE SPECIALITIES OF DICK CHENEY WILL BE COVERED.

REPUBLICANS NEED TO REINVENT THEMSELVES FOR THIS COMING CENTURY.

I can see McCain winking his eye at Cheney while he denounces him at the convention. So far, McCain threw Charles Black, George Bush, His pastor, and Cheney under the bus.

Bring him on.
Why turn your back on him now? What's to be ashamed of?

awwww i know John will b e heart broken…will Chaney be visiting a prison?

Big suprise. McCain would give a lot of money to distance himself from the Bush administration despite all their similarities. I mean, he's spent so much more money on dumber goals: ridiculous adds, a useless staff, and best of all, tire-pressure gauges.

Let's face it…nobody wants to attend the GOP convention, and Cheney is certainly no loss. The last thing most Americans want to see are the Republican faces of the last 8 years, and I'm not sure if most Americans even want to see McCain's face. The Republicans have done great harm to our country. Now that I think about it, how can any of them have the nerve to show up?

Now that he owns Dubai,he may be busy getting his retirement ranch there in order.

WOW, Sounds like the GOP is moving away from their Bush clone.

Maybe we will see him at the Ron Paul RNC convention

Ed dont you have anything to talk about. Would you allow your grand father who have a heart condition to go out there and excite himself? Think, Ed think. Just dont sit there, think before you post stuff Well, Cheney shEould stay home because he is not a hundred percent. Common Ed, kick it up a notch. Something intelligent that challenge the mind. Like, why is Obama always in CNN and McCain is only shown when he misspoke? You know, be political motivating.

MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT 2008 and HILLARY 2012!!! NO Obama, THE MUSLIM, ELITIST INTERN.

I hope he shows up. Moderate GOP'ers will be disgusted with this criminal.

Cheney = Anti-Christ

Come on McCain, take pride in your friends Cheney, Bush and Rove. Aren't you going to invite them to your party?

I thought you were so in love with their policies and plans that you would want them there for the photo op.

Why is it necessary to have Cheney there when McCain will carry on in his footsteps without missing a beat.

Now why would "Big Dick" Cheney not be going to the convention?
He's such a nice man and had NOTHING to do with outing a CIA
agent. In fact, he was a good Vietnam War dodger by getting deferments, while others died in his place. He is the "Darling"
of the right wing that McCain needs to win this election. If he doesn't show and speek life most former Veeps, it will only indicate his
"good" pooling numbers of the American people.
So why is McShame letting him off the hook? Might it hurt him if his
old pal if he were not seen. At least Former President Carter is
planning on attending the Democratic convention.
Draft dodger's like Cheney need to show up or just shut up.
Just an opinion of a Vietnam Vet. But who cares about us in this
administration. Would things have really changes at a place I spent 7 months called Walter Reed Hospital. I think Not

BLAH BLAH BLAH WHO CARES………

MCCAIN WONT WIN ANYWAY

Good! The less we see of Darth Vadar the better!

Why not? He's the best president we've ever had.

It's somewhat silly to try to hide GW and Cheney away from the convention. Everyone that pays attention to politics already knows who these guys are and what party they represent. No point in trying to fool the public at this point. And sorry Mr. McCain, but there is no turning the page yet on the Bush-Cheney years. There is much work to be done in examing the Bush administration in great detail. Does Cheney get the right to at least show up and socialize with his friends? I find it odd that Cheney, the man that really started the Iraq war that is now so embrazed by the McCain and the GOP hardcore – can't even go to the GOP convention to see his buddies and get pat on the back for such fine work.

Cheney has improved his crooked smile in the photo above. Maybe he is very happy that he excaped blame for all that went on during his tenure as VP.

But seriously, folks… Mr Cheney is a highly toxic presence in almost any public venue. Conservatives may still love him, but how many of those are there?
As an Obama Republican, I kinda hope he does speak at the Convention, but the smart play would be for him to skip this one.

It's probably better that Cheney not commit to appearing, or put dates in stone for the convention. He needs those "floater" days available for the extra heart attacks he likes to squeeze in each month.

This guy is a cruel, gutless, yet very fat, moron.

The meanest man in America has other plans that day!

AHH come on let him speak everyone would love to hear what he has to say. No shot guns allowed. QUACK,QUACK,I MEAN DUCK,DUCK.

I'd recommend barring Bush, make the Independents think the last 8 years are from Clinton, then McCain might have a fighting chance ,lol.

We are very delighted that he would not be there. Cheney represents the worst in any category. He is the persona non grata to all americans.

Gee I wonder why? This party knows it's in trouble. I gather when Barack starts the war tribunal as well as other trials on this current administration, the popularity of the rethugs will continue to fall.

Obama/Sebelius 2008/2012.

Wow…

So essentially, McCains willing to tell the current VP to stay away from the convention, to distance him from Bush comments.

…

Is he really that desperate?

"Republican officials say yes, citing a desire by Sen. John McCain's campaign to turn the page on the Bush-Cheney years. "

I don't understand this statement considering McCain's policies and bad judgement are the same as theirs.

Who is Dick Cheney?

Does this mean that McCain does not want to look like McBush? Turns his back on his friend, that is just so nice, Like we are going to believe he will not meet with him after his elected. Think we are stupid?

It's the behind closed door alliance that more important than McCain and Cheney together in public.

Nevertheless someone in McCain's camp understands Cheney and McCain together would be the kiss of death. Not that McCain seems to need any help. He is his campaign's own worst enemy.

Correction: "This" says a lot about the GOP.

They says a lot about the GOP. Bill Clinton and Al Gore are welcome anywhere Democrats meet, b/c they have a record that the party can be proud of — however individual Democrats may feel about the men.

I guess I should take heart that at least Republicans have the decency to be ashamed of what Cheney has done to this great nation.

Too Late Mccain! You Are Forever Tied To Bush And His Corrupt Clan! You Cant Get Away From The Fact That You Represent A Third Bush Term And Everyone Knows It! People Are Not As Stupid And Forgetful As You Mccain!

THE OIL MEM ARE AVOIDING EACH OTHER! THEY CAN'T LET PEOPLE SEE THEM TOGETHER!

The McCain Donations from Big Oil
Oil and Gas Campaign Contributions: McCain has Taken At Least $1,069,854 from the Oil & Gas Industry. According to a Campaign Money Watch analysis of campaign finance data provided by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics Center, John McCain has accepted at least $1,069,854 from the oil and gas industry since 1989. [Center for Responsive Politics via Campaign Money Watch]

At Least 22 Top McCain Advisers & Fundraisers Have Lobbied For Big OilOil men are afraid to be seen together!

One Dick more or less will not make a difference at the GOP convention.

The polls are showing that McCON is the CON ARTIST of the month. He has successfully pulled the wool over the eyes of many great Americans. Congratulations on your success McCON, this is just another of your CONs to get some media attention.

who cares about whether or not Dick would be at the that lousy , messy republican party. Vote for the Democrat if you want to be rich. Vote for Republican if you want to become a homeless begger

The Obama Campaign needs to highlight how McCain is trying to distance himself from Bush and Cheney but the American people know that a McCain election would continue most of Bush policies.

If this was the reverse McNasty would be on Obama in a minute.

McCain has demeaned his campaign by these recent juvenile ads. They may work in the short run, but they show more of his character than Obama's. McCain has really nothing to say but how bad Obama is. He has sold his soul to the Bush/Rove/Cheney negative machine.

If McCain really wanted to distance himself from Cheney he would try to run a positive, issue-oriented campaign. Not one based in the Bush/Cheney/Rove dirt.

It ain't gonna change crap. McCain + Bush = McBush!!

good move, cheney should not attend

Smoke & mirrors…..he's still McSame.

He's trying to get out of the GOP convention to attend his cousin convention. LOL.

We will all miss the bumping uglies with stealth pupet master.

McCain needs to get a mental health checkup. Maybe Obama's push for help with veterans traumatic brain injuries will help McCain get some help. We all know there is something wrong with him but they haven't diagnosed it yet. McCain can't do anything right unless he has his lobbyist campaign staff right there to guide him or if he has a script to read from or pre-screened questions and answers.

McCain = Bush/Cheney

Of course,..the republicans know ( but try to hide) the fact that Cheney is a greedy crook who should be in prison. He's made MILLIONS off Iraq in the expense of dying soldiers and leaving children to live the rest of their lives without a father or mother. Yet, he smiles and waves with pride. Republicans know this and this is why they are not putting him on the stage. Too risky and ,…so sad that Americans continue to trust these republicans. WAKE UP, AMERICA!

Please, please, please Dick, make this so much easier and attend the convention.

Crooks get your money and run..

Yeah, McCain with the absolute worst attendance in Congress. Now that's leadership. I would rather listen to Cheney who has least done something, even though none of it is any good.

GOOD!!! He should be in jail already.

cheney should be tried as a traitor and war criminal.

Cheney is a warmonger just like guess who? McCain that's who. McCain will just take his place. There is no sense in have two of the same at the convention.

McCain = Bush/Cheney. So what if Cheney is not there. McCain will be there to take his place.

The republicans stick together… the democrats swiftboat their own

The democrats have their own problems… with Obama…

How twisted can you be in your hunger and quest for power that you must paint an ex president of your own party a racist in order to win?

Instead he and his Dr. Pepper drinking pals are gonna go a-hunting for some fenced in little birds!

No beer! Just Dr. Peppers!

Who cares?

He is fast at work planning to the coup d'etat that will overthrow McCain or Obama.

Heil Cheney!

I can see the DNC talking points now:

"Where's Dick?"

Oh, say it ain't so!! Please have Dick Cheney at your convention. Give him a prime-time speaking slot…. Better yet, have him give the intro to McCain on the final night.

We Obama supporters would GREATLY appreciate it!

McOil Cheney why not show up chicken you are such a crook the hecklers could have a hay day and why deprive them of this after all you have pulled to fill your pockets w/McBush and now McLame is on the same page .
What are you doing spending the day with another crook ROVE?
Birds of a Feather flock togather and you are joined at the hips.

Could it be that the Republican Neo-Cons have finally gotten the message regarding how malignant this man really is? Doubtful. They will do everything they can to get us to forget the insanity of the Bush/Cheney years, clearly the lowest point in America's short history. On the other hand, maybe he just wants to stay under the rock he has been under for the past several months. Let him stay there with the rest of the vermin.

HE shouldt be on earth, hes a shadow of sorrow and misery, probly just a horrible horrible human being.

C'mon, with our Nation fighting against Radical Islamists, we NEED some final words from Mister 8 Draft Deferments & his self rightous wife too.

Good, If his bags are packed he could just take right on out of town now, We'd all be better off, how would you like to be considered the brains of this bunch?

Republicans voted for Him … thought He was their IDOL .. LOL

Whatever happened to this guy? Almost forgot about him. I guess old war criminals don't die they just fade away.

Physically distancing yourself from Cheney or Bush doesn't negate the fact that you agree with every single one of their failed policies that has gotten us to the economic, military and diplomatic nightmare we're in.

You are in no way the McCain of 2000. Win at all costs, huh McCain?

Neither are a lot of Republicans!!!!! LOL!!!!!! We just registered a lot on new voters in NC to celebrate Senator Obama's birthday!!!!! Oh yeah!!!

He's not alowwed at the Ron Paul Convention either……..