The former VP tells CBS’ “Face the Nation” he’d rather follow the firebrand broadcaster than former Joint Chiefs chair in battle over the GOP’s future.

Also bashes Obama’s Gitmo plan, says transferring suspected terrorists there to the U.S. would be “a tough sell.”

Click above to watch. Read transcript here. (Pdf).

Plus: DNC chides the party, accuses them of allowing Cheney to be their leading voice. Statement here.