After a very successful career as a businessman and politician, presidential candidate Gov. George W. Bush (Sam Rockwell) offers Cheney (Christian Bale) a position as his running mate for the 2000 Presidential election. After they win the election, Cheney finds a way to utilize his newfound position to the fullest. With a political party well beyond his scope of responsibility in hand, Cheney learns to maneuver through politics and ethics to shape the country in ways he saw fit. Written and Directed by Adam McKay.