Because we all know that Cheny would make such an excellent president.
Bush is probably the worst president in a long time, but its not like all the others in the last century have been gems. :/
I highly doubt the next president will act as if he were any less regal than the vicar of christ, his majesty Bush. When a president sets a precedent of attainable power, the following ones only take advantage of it.
Regardless of their party.