McCain and Palin

InSA[|\|E] asked:


Hello there,

Am I correct in assuming the Vice President of the United States [for each side, Republican and Democratic] will be chosen with the Democratic/Republican Nominee at the convention? Would this mean both candidates have about 2 months to decide who their running mate will be?

Thanks

Sam

Amy

Just say Nobama asked:


Isn’t that weird? Do tthey believe that it is the vice president who is in charge and not the presdent?

Teresa

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Section 2 of the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states: “Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.” Suppose that a vice-president wishes to retire from the office on condition that a successor be selected and confirmed beforehand. (Cabinet officials and justices on the Supreme Court can do this.) Is this valid, or does there have to be a vacancy in the office before the 25th Amendment can be applied? I would appreciate sharing thoughts and opinions on this. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for the clarification, Cochise, regarding my statement about the Cabinet and Supreme Court justices. All I was pointing out was that confirmation hearings can begin with the predecessor still serving, but they have to had officially resigned at that point.

Robert

Justin L asked:


Also I want to know what if the president and vice president nominee’s dies days before general election in the United States with no 3rd party running.

Tommy

rbanditsx asked:


In one or two sentences, answer the question in the text box below each question. (Each question is worth two points)
What about the relationship between the president and vice president has changed since the earliest days of the United States government?

Kathryn

J asked:


Personally, I feel the Vice President is supposed to make you feel safe and secure. That if anything should happen to the president, they can step in and make everything ok. Do either Vice Presidential candidates make you feel that way?

Douglas

Report me…WHATEVER!!! asked:


I’ve never really cared about who the vice president was. Why is there such a big hooplah over it this election?

Jesus

6feetinheels asked:


I am more than a little curious to know who in Hollywood supports McCain and Palin. I for one have seen nobody on their campaign trail willing to come forward publicly and say it except Dean Cain(the used to be SuperMan sitcom star) but other than that, pretty much celebs supporting them have maintained a low profile. Why is that? I know they are not afraid…not the way those two have been campaigning.

Nellie

Proinsias asked:


With McCain trailing today by 14 points with people who will probably vote, Obama might win in three weeks by a landslide. Will the news media be attacked for being too soft on McCain/Palin just like the media was blamed after the invasion of Iraq?
Gant — that is like saying after Iraq was invaded, what difference does it make.

I think the future of journalism is what is at stake…..the press is often accused of being corporate and weak.

Melanie

Mr. Nobody asked:


Would the Vice-President still run the country or would the chain of command be followed and the Speaker of the House automatically be made president or would the Vice-President be made president until convicted of the murder of the president?

Tina