Description:The story follows Dick Cheney, a seasoned operator who moves from the boardroom of Halliburton to the second-highest office in the land when George W. Bush picks him as his 2000 Republican running mate. Having already served as chief of staff, Minority Whip, and Defense Secretary, Cheney is well versed in the workings of power. When the narrow Bush victory is secured, he quietly begins using that power to steer the direction of the country and beyond.