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Originally, in a presidential election, the electors voted for 2 candidates. The candidate getting the most votes was president and the candidate with the next highest total became VP. Early on it became obvious that having 2 opposing candidates in the top 2 offices was going to lead to some 'discord', to say the least. So, in 1804, they enacted the 12th Amendment to have them elected on separate ballots as is still done today.
Think of Trump winning the presidency and Hillary as VP, or vice versa. What a disaster.
OTOH, there is no law that requires the VP to be chosen by the president or even in the same party. It's custom, not law. Anyone can run for VP on his own. If Cruz or Kasich wants to, he can campaign for the R VP slot at the convention regardless of who Trump choses. The convention is not obligated to take Trump's choice for their candidate.
It's theoretically possible for a 3d party candidate to win VP although realistically its about as impossible as a 3d party winning the Pres vote. He still needs a majority of electoral votes to win. If he pulled enough states to prevent a D or R from winning outright, it goes to the senate, not the house, to decide. Since the senate already has each state equally represented, they just take the total votes, not 1 per state like in the house.
Shall we nominate a 24hr candidate for VP? Who's your choice?
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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Campfire Outfitter
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Speak softly and use a big bore...
Where's El Cid when we need him...
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I nominate Gus.
Anyone second?
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Campfire Kahuna
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Campfire Kahuna
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Remember that when Trump or Hillary is shot or impeached, the VP ascends the throne. Choose wisely if you want REAL debauchery in the top position.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
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Curdog4570! He turned down my nomination for president, said he had rather shovel manure... or something like that. Maybe he'll run for VP.
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This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21
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Campfire Regular
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Remember that when Trump or Hillary is shot or impeached, the VP ascends the throne. Choose wisely if you want REAL debauchery in the top position. Oh. Well with that condition it's no contest. 'Flave da man!
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