My first thought is that no way would Cheney ever resign. I still think it's unlikely, but I don't rule it out entirely. The president relies on him a lot and trusts him completely. Plus, both Pres and VP have broad shoulders and a high putting-up-with-BS ability. But, if it appears that this accident could endanger the 2006 or 2008 elections, I think they will reconsider. The MSM and the left better be careful what they ask for. This could give the president the opportunity to put in someone who is the heir apparent. Cheney, b/c of his own heart condition, isn't.
It's sorta like wishing Bill Clinton would have resigned. In a way, I'm glad he didn't. I can't imagine how much further Algore would have taken this country in three years.
I believe Cheney is the best Vice President this country has ever had. He is a fine man. This was a tragic accident. The first sign of deterioration has occurred and Mr. Whittington needs to be moved to a tertiary care center. The White House should insist on it. Nothing against the Corpus doctors or facility. But this needs to evolve under the care of house staff, 24- 7, with the best in the world taking care of him. The Houston medical center is world class. That is where he needs to be. I do not believe the Corpus Christi hospital has cardiology fellows in training on that site, though I could be wrong about that.