What if, in either the United States Presidential Elections of 1996, 2000, or 2008, General Colin Powell was selected as the vice presidential nominee? As a moderate Republican and African American, he may attract independents and African Americans to vote Republican. Do you think he would run for president following serving as vice president?
 
Suppose Cheney had died in office, could G.W. Bush have made him V.P.?
It depends on the year Cheney dies. If Cheney died before January 2005, Bush likely nominates someone else because Powell will have responsibilities as Secretary of State. If Cheney dies after January 2005, Bush could nominate outgoing Secretary of State Colin Powell for Vice President and Condoleezza Rice takes over as Secretary of State as OTL.
 
It depends on the year Cheney dies. If Cheney died before January 2005, Bush likely nominates someone else because Powell will have responsibilities as Secretary of State. If Cheney dies after January 2005, Bush could nominate outgoing Secretary of State Colin Powell for Vice President and Condoleezza Rice takes over as Secretary of State as OTL.
He was almost assassinated in 2007
 
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