In all seriousness, it's a level of insecurity that is borderline clinical.
We had whats her name wanting things reported that didn't agree with their agenda. While they viewed it as a “lie”, it was clear not every statement of disagreement was based on untruths.
Fox News seems to bother them. Their reactions, both direct and implied, to Palin, rival that of the average 4th grader. And now Cheney.
They know Cheney comes off better than them, and that the public does NOT like their terror policies. IIRC, Cheney has RISEN in the polls the last several months.