Cheney seen shaping policy on Capitol Hill abroad
Cheney travels from Auschwitz to Kyiv to Warsaw in a busy foreign tour while preparing for Bush’s second term. He lobbies on Social Security and tax reform and oversees Cheney's pared domestic agenda, while remaining influential yet less confrontational as a senior adviser.
Cheney's Role in Bush's Second Term
The article notes Cheney no longer pursues the presidency and attended a Auschwitz liberation anniversary ceremony. Observers cite his reduced campaign involvement and loyalty to Bush as sources of influence, with former Sen. Simpson calling Cheney the "heat shield" taking heat for the president.
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