THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN.

Discusses the power yielded by United States Vice-President Dick Cheney in the administration of President George W. Bush. Importance of Cheney to Bush in Congressional relations and in achieving a Conservative political agenda; Criticism of Cheney over the Iraq War reconstruction and his rightist views at a time when voters may be more interested in centrist views; His reaction to criticism; His views on Iraq; Their relations during crises, such as the September 11 terrorist attacks; His penchant for privacy.