I think you answered your own question. I went to bed last night pondering why George Bush selected Cheney a Vice-President that had no intentions of carrying on the Republican agenda for a run to be President. Furthermore, I find it interesting that the Administration has really done nothing to put a person forth. After yesterday I am wondering if this is intentional and openly recognizes there is no difference anymore between parties. Or the desire of the powers that be -- is to have there be no difference! It is all very depressing to me.