Rumors of Watergate II

Rumors are flying in Washington and across the Internet. Apparently begun from within the Bush administration and reported by outlets including US News, the speculation that Vice President Cheney is about to resign, because he is facing indictment in the Plame affair.

As of close of business in Washington on Tuesday, other rumors (with sources claiming knowledge of the investigation) put the number of Bush administration figures who might be indicted at 22. Indictments could be announced as soon as tomorrow, though NBC says not to expect them this week. Such a series of events could decimate the Bush administration more thoroughly and faster than the attrition of the Nixon administration in Watergate.