VP Rice?

Remember the minstrel show that was the Republican Convention in 2000? A stage full of black performers desgined to give the appearance of an inclusive party - compassionate conservatism I believe it was called. With things looking bleak for Republicans in the coming midterm elections, what kind of moves might the administration be planning to distract, confuse, mislead the voters? John Dean at Findlaw outlines several possibilities including the resignation of Cheney (for health reasons, natch) and the appointment of Rice as Vice President. Cheney could continue doing whatever it is he does at his secret locations, in his secret meetings, with his secret staff, while the elevation of Rice would be a public relations coup. A new face for the administration and party, a further distancing from the odious dark lord Cheney, and something for the media to focus on other than the war, trade deficits, etc. Considering some in the party see Rice as a potential presidential candidate it also elevates her status in that area. A crafty move no doubt though if I were Bush I'd think twice, someone wanting to see the first Black president might be motivated to make it happen.