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Mon Jan 23 2012, 10:24 AM #1
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why don't presidential candidates have to specify their VP during primaries?
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 10:27 AM #2Hokie!
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Beacause they have to stick a finger in the air to tell which way to go. Right now that have the finger somewhere else.
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 10:29 AM #3
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Already heading in a UWS direction
Signatures are stupid
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 10:30 AM #4Hokie!
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I was thinking that as I typed.
I don't always talk to UVa Grads but when I do I always order the Large Fries.
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 12:13 PM #5
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Often times it would be one of their current opponents. Wouldn't want to boost their opponent's credibility in any way.
Originally Posted by gern
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 12:52 PM #6
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Bingo. Also, it may be that multiple candidates will want the same VP (e.g. Christie) and picking one now ties him down to one or the other.
And besides, instead of five people neglecting their jobs for a year while they campaign for the nomination (well, I guess it's a special case this year since three of them don't currently have a job, but usually it's sitting governors and senators running) you'd have to double that number because their running mates would also be neglecting their jobs.
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 01:27 PM #7Senior Member
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 01:29 PM #8
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I kinda remember Mondale doing that... His campaign was already in trouble, he picked Ferarro as a VP running mate. That kinda just emphasized his desperation, probably worsened the death spiral. He then demanded that the Republicans name their VP selection, they just laughed and let him twist in the wind.
That's the only time I remember any time in recent history anyone did that and it failed miserably. As someone suggested below, keep your powder dry until the convention.My next car will have cup holders that can accommodate a mason jar. That is all. - Ms Schwend
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 01:32 PM #9
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Huh? Mondale ran against Reagan in 1984. Was there any doubt who Reagan's VP was? **
Huh? Mondale ran against Reagan in 1984. Was there any doubt who Reagan's VP was? Originally Posted by 'lag
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Mon Jan 23 2012, 02:33 PM #10Hokie!
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I remember the Dems in their '72 convention voting on whether to require their prez candidates to do that. (Yeah, I'm old.)
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