From the "Well, Duhhh!" Department:
Cheney Is a Quiet Force Behind Bush Presidency: "Dick Cheney is one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history, regarded as a driving force behind the Iraq war and the Bush administration's industry-friendly energy policy."
Now if only we could find out who put him there when wonderful candidates like Elizabeth Dole and Colin Powell were available. I'd investigate, but I have to go gas up the car ... brb.