Cheney's been a great vice president. It sounds crazy but maybe the silver lining of this hunting accident is that, if he's burned out anyway, this gives a sort of cover to his resigning --- which would allow a putative successor to get visibility as Veep.
Before, I never thought he should resign based on pure political calculation.
I've always thought that was the plan, Cheney step down and Dr. Rice step up.
I actually thought this might have happen before the last election. I've love to see Dr. Rice as VP these last two years.
Maybe President Rice would make MeCain Sec of State?