>>Imagine this scenario:
>>
>>a. Cheney is indicted for negligent manslaughter (not likely, but it could happen based on the law)
>>b. Cheney resigns
>>c. Bush appoints Condoleeza Rice
>>d. Condoleeza and Hilary slug it out in 2008
>
>I'd like to see that. Both are smart.

That doesn't appear to be a necessary qualification.