The suspense is over.

"Mr. Chairman, delegates, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: I accept your nomination for vice president of the United States." -Vice President Dick Cheney Wednesday night.

The event marks the end of the many months of speculation over whether or not Bush would dump Cheney for a running mate with more appeal and one who could be a standard bearer for 2008. Meanwhile, a new Gallup poll indicates the veep's approval rating is at a new low.