Call me conspiratorial but - I have thought for some time Cheney would not serve out his term. Has a history of heart health problems, and ethical problems as well.

Now the plan.

Cheney resigns citing emotional distress piled on top of all the rest of his problems.

Dubya then names Condoleeza Rice as VP to serve the remainder of his term. Makes sense, Secretary of State might be a natural to move up.

Comes the 2008 election, and Condi now gets the nod as the Republican presidential nominee to run against whoever the Dems agree on. (Hillary for a guess.)

Mind you I do not think this is a plot, just a way for Cheney to resign with sympathy. Its an easy way out.

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