FASCINATING POLL - AT 9:18 A.M. ET:  The rehabilitation of Dick Cheney has begun:

PRINCETON, NJ -- Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Vice President Dick Cheney have little in common politically, but they receive almost identical image ratings from the American public. According to a May 29-31 Gallup Poll, 37% of Americans have a favorable view of Cheney and 34% have a favorable view of Pelosi. Both Cheney and Pelosi are viewed unfavorably by at least half of Americans.

COMMENT:  Okay, okay, don't rub it in.  The fact is that the former vice president now has a greater favorability rating than does the current speaker of the House.  Now, let's see if the mainstream scribes continues to harp on Cheney's "unpopularity" and "negative public image."  If they do, we we'll hit them with the chant, "Pelosi," starting softly and building to a roar.

June 5, 2009