On October 1st, we’ll experience our 12th ever Vice Presidential debate when Ohio Senator J.D. Vance meets Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in New York City. While VP debates are a frequent object of ridicule, history shows they draw a sizable TV audience; and thus have an appreciable effect not only on the rest of the campaign, but also on how voters view those candidates … [Read more...] about #2 vs. #2: A History of Vice Presidential Debates
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Grabbing the Torch: How Vice Presidents Handled Their Own Conventions
The Olympics may be over but the real passing of the torch doesn’t happen until Thursday night. Vice President Kamala Harris’ shortened campaign may be unique, but her larger situation is not unprecedented. Harris is tasked with taking over the party, while at the same time showing respect to the outgoing President she served. It’s a conundrum four of her Vice … [Read more...] about Grabbing the Torch: How Vice Presidents Handled Their Own Conventions
Examining A Possible Biden-Trump Rematch in 2024
It’s the question on everyone’s mind. Well, anyone with even a passing interest in American politics, which these days constitutes just about everyone in America. Will the 2024 presidential election be a rematch between Joe Biden and Donald Trump? Now, I hate to break this to all of you, but I don’t actually know the answer. What I can tell you, though, is that such … [Read more...] about Examining A Possible Biden-Trump Rematch in 2024