I've read a few threads here and there in the blogosphere about Palin being the next Dick Cheney. Propping up and eventually 'managing' an elderly and often frazzled figurehead. Something didn't sit right with that picture. Now I think I understand. A recent comment in Huffpost shed a bit of light on the situation.

What if it turns out that McCain was actually well aware of Palin's "Troopergate" problems? What if McCain accepted the fact that he needed Palin to win the election, but reckoned that he could deal with her later, after they were inaugurated? So here's the scenario: on January 20, 2009, Palin is sworn in as vice president of the United States. But soon thereafter, with McCain's behind-the-scenes support, the Troopergate investigation explodes and Palin, forced to cop a plea, resigns as vice president. McCain then gains his revenge on the conservative wing of his party and appoints Lieberman or Ridge to the vice presidency. Like Gerald Ford 35 years earlier, either of these gentlemen would be likely to receive bipartisan support from Congress.

The post goes on to favorably compare the chances of Leiberman and Ridge to get the Veep position after an 'unfortunate disgrace' to Ms. Palin.

Thought provoking.. listening John?