Vice

Plots: The story of Dick Cheney, an unassuming bureaucratic Washington insider, who quietly wielded immense power as Vice President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that are still felt today. Governor George W. Bush of Texas, picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Company, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney’s impressive resume includes stints as White House Chief of Staff, House Minority Whip, and Defense Secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world. Dick Cheney, the 46th vice president of the United States, began his political career in the early 1960s as an intern during Richard Nixon’s administration. After all, Lynne Cheney, his future wife, spurred Cheney’s decision to take control of his life. He rose through the ranks of the White House when he joined the staff of his mentor, Donald Rumsfeld, who took him under his wing. But Cheney’s political career was not without obstacles, as he lost his job during Jimmy Carter’s presidency. However, he accepted George W. Bush’s offer to be his running mate, a decision that would grant Cheney the power to influence foreign policy, particularly after the tragic and devastating terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.