The Fred Thompson thing would be an interesting duplicate of the Cheney thing.
Fred was selected to see the nominee through the process.
Dick was selected to help in finding a VP. He found himself.
Maybe Fred will be able to steer himself through the process.
(But who will be the DA on Law and Order???)
Maybe they'll move Martin Sheen over from POTUS to SCOTUS for balance.
Scratch my last ... Martin Sheen over from POTUS to Manhattan DA