Vice Presidency

Biden To Significantly Shrink Vice Presidential Role

Politico | Carol E. Lee Carol E. Lee | Posted 01.14.2009 | Politics


Joe Biden is laying plans to significantly shrink the role of the vice presidency in Barack Obama's White House, according to an official familiar wit...

Did Palin Really Say She Wouldn't Hire Blacks?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 10.24.2008 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Palin's color blind posture may be nothing but a convenient excuse not to seek out, and hire and promote African-Americans and other minorities in her administration, no matter how qualified.

Beating up on Palin Is a Lose Lose for Obama

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 10.10.2008 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

He bit hard on the Palin bait and that's a bad thing. A candidate who spends inordinate time and energy trying to tar their opponent runs the same risk as an attorney or a prosecutor in a courtroom.

The Vice Presidency: How Close to the Oval Office?

Jerome Karabel | Posted 10.09.2008 | Politics


Jerome Karabel

Given McCain's age, medical history, and the possibility of a debilitating episode that would leave him unable to fulfill the duties of the office, the chance of a Palin presidency is about one in four.

Fun to See the Gyrations Progressives Will Go Through to Square Hope and Change with Biden

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 09.24.2008 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Joe Biden wears the same Beltway, deal making, war supporting, corporate interest backing tag as Clinton. But there's a difference. Obama picked him.

Webb's VP "No Thanks" a Big Blow to Obama

Earl Ofari Hutchinson | Posted 07.16.2008 | Politics


Earl Ofari Hutchinson

Webb seemed to slam the door for good on any run at the vice presidency with his seemingly unequivocal "no thanks" to Obama. But politics being politics, a no never completely means no.

FAQ: The Vice Presidency

236.com | Posted 06.15.2008 | Politics


With the process of finding the candidates to replace George Bush at an end, attention has moved to who's going to replace Dick Cheney, assuming he le...

The Vice Presidency of Al Gore, 2009-2017

Norman MacAfee | Posted 06.14.2008 | Politics


Norman MacAfee

Hillary Clinton is being talked about as a possible vice president; her supporters say she is the strongest choice, and that anyone else is inferior. But Al Gore is certainly the most qualified for the job.