Jonathan Martin at Politico, here
".....despite that pedigree, Vice President Cheney is unlikely to share a stage with McCain anytime soon — and may not be called on to play any role at all in the 2008 presidential campaign.
In part, it’s a reflection of political expediency. Though Cheney is one of the nation’s most influential and talked about vice presidents ever, his favorability ratings are near toxic lows.
But Cheney and McCain also have had a rocky relationship.
“I don’t think the McCain people want Cheney anywhere near him,” said a former Cheney aide... [yet] Cheney sympathizers believe the vice president can be helpful. ...“I think it’s clear that McCain’s biggest problem is with the conservative base ...."
In part, it’s a reflection of political expediency. Though Cheney is one of the nation’s most influential and talked about vice presidents ever, his favorability ratings are near toxic lows.
But Cheney and McCain also have had a rocky relationship.
“I don’t think the McCain people want Cheney anywhere near him,” said a former Cheney aide... [yet] Cheney sympathizers believe the vice president can be helpful. ...“I think it’s clear that McCain’s biggest problem is with the conservative base ...."
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