Why did he choose someone who never intended to run himself for the presidency? Is this unprecedented in modern politics? With all the talk about who is going to choose who for VP, the consensus reached by the talking heads is that O and M need to choose a successor. This is rather obvious and it makes the Cheney pick all the more peculiar. I mention this b/c we are more than 6 months out from the election, which is a lifetime in politics.
I'm no longer shocked by anything political, and should another 9-11 occur, or we attack Iran, this selection just might be delayed, or god forbid, postponed.