Seriously, does anyone remember the Cheney/Edwards debate? OR the Cheney/Lieberman debate? While seeing John Edwards get his hat handed to him was one of the highlights of my year, the sending Lieberman back to the Senate line wasn't exactly a slouch either.
The reason Cheney will not run is his heart. The American people have gotten really weird about people who might die in office, though many have by natural and unnatural causes. It's like we want a President who is a super hero.
Condi Rice would be an excellent choice in terms of debating Hillary. She was most excellent in defending her cause to the 9/11 commission, another highlight of my year.
My prediction for the Dems: Clinton/Bayh
My hope for the Pubbies: Cheney/Rice or Tancredo
My prediction for the Pubbies: Rice/some white married govenor who is strong conservative but not well known through the MSM
...I'm drooling....