Related Clues:

• Start of an open letter from the puzzle constructor: 'Dear ___, you seem a bit confused about what the V. P. does every day, so here are some helpful hints ...'
• -- Jessica Parker
• Comic Silverman
• Fergie's real name
• Trig's mom
• "The Terminator" heroine
• "Sex and the City" first name
• Ex-governor Palin
• Duchess of York
• Piper Palin's mother
• "The Terminator" heroine Connor
• Duchess of York's name
• Obama : Joe :: McCain : __
• Actress ___ Jessica Parker
• "The Terminator" character Connor