2007-02-16 02:56:01 · 15 answers · asked by just_watching_things 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
In theory it is possible. The Democratic nominee could choose a Republican for VP. But, it is highly doubtful that they would be elected.
2007-02-16 02:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That type of system did exist in the United States. The vice president never ran with the president. They all ran as presidents. The person in first place would be the president and the person in second place would be the vice president. Now party greed generally prevents this from happening.
2007-02-16 11:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never been done, because of party pressure and diversion of ideology. But a moderate ticket, such as McCain / Lieberman might be good for the country. I don't endorse this ticket, and would not necessarily vote for it, but that might be a cross ticket that would have a possibility with the public. This type of office is possible in Texas where the Governor and Lt. Gov. do not run on a single party ticket. Bush did so well working with the democrats here in TX that we hoped he would have success in Washington too. And he did until the public opinion turned against the war and his foreign policy began to fail. Now his numbers bounce around the area of Nixon's lowest ratings.
2007-02-16 11:10:14 · answer #3 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The respective parties would have to go along with it, but it could happen. Let's say Obama decides to ask McCain to be his VP candidate. That way he attempts to capture the Democratic vote and the moderate Republican vote. The only problem is that if something happens to Obama, then you have a Republican President who would probably choose a Republican for VP, which would cut out the DNC, so they probably wouldn't run the risk.
2007-02-16 11:07:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this is quite possible, plausible, and may just be the solution America and the world needs! However, it would probably only work if these two candidates (let's say, hypotherical example, Al Gore and John McCain) jumped parties and went together to a third party or a conglomerate of 3rd parties setting aside differences to work together. After the way Howard Dean was done in by Republicans and Democrats working together against him in Iowa, I think this type of candidacy is likely in our not so distant future. Gore and McCain, for example, could show astounding leadership in the fight against global climate change by setting aside their party differences to unite for the cause. After all, that's what the entire world is going to have to do if humanity is to have any chance at all.
2007-02-16 13:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by praise Allah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! In the beginning of our country the losing candidate in the Presidential election would assume the Vice Presidency.
2007-02-16 10:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal Blue Persuasion 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Technically yes. Realistically no. The Ppresident choose his Vice President so it would be unlikely he would choose from another party.
2007-02-16 11:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by mutvulture 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if it did happen, it wouldn't mean much. The VP doesn't have much authority or responsibility. The two positions don't really share power.
2007-02-16 11:09:15 · answer #8 · answered by Cadair360 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible but doubtful. The VP could resign and then the Pres. would replace, and it could be anyone, but most likely would be from same party.
2007-02-16 10:59:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bush did it! Why can't someone else.
Cheney for President!!
2007-02-16 10:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋