Is it true that the Bush White House was divided between Cheney/Rumsfeld and Powell/Rice?

I watched the Oliver Stone movie "W." and it seems as if Cheney and Rumsfeld were always more war-hawkish whereas Powell and Rice wanted Bush to try more more diplomatic approaches, and Bush decided to listen to Cheney and Rumsfeld.



Is this true?Is it true that the Bush White House was divided between Cheney/Rumsfeld and Powell/Rice?
yes, that's why they got away from W as soon as they could.Is it true that the Bush White House was divided between Cheney/Rumsfeld and Powell/Rice?
You are correct. However, Cheney/Rumsfeld were sidelined during Bush's 2nd term in favor of Powell/Rice. Of course, Rumsfeld "quit" (was fired) after the "thumping" the GOP received in the 2006 elections. Powell was not a part of Bush's second term.Is it true that the Bush White House was divided between Cheney/Rumsfeld and Powell/Rice?
Rumsfeld put Bible Quotes on the President's daily war briefings.



How could Powell possibly compete with that?