The Presidential nominee picks whoever they want. Sometimes they pick one of the people who were running against them for the Presidential nomination. Like Kerry picked Edwards in 2004. But most of the time they don't. Like Gore chose Lieberman instead of Bradley in 2000, even though Bradley had been running for President and Lieberman hadn't. And Bush chose Cheney instead of McCain in 2000, even though McCain had been running for President and Cheney hadn't.
Sometimes they pick someone because that person is popular (which is why Kerry picked Edwards). Sometimes they pick someone because that person comes from a state that they want to win in the general election. Sometimes they pick someone because that person is strong in an area where they're weak. That's why Gore picked Lieberman in 2000, because Lieberman is respectable, and is strong on foreign policy. And very rarely, they pick someone because they actually think they'd make a good Vice President. That's why Bush picked Cheney.
It's too soon to tell who any of the candidates would pick for their Vice Presidential nominee.
2007-12-01 08:39:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Once the presidential nominee is chosen, that person gets to choose their own vice president. There is, obviously, a lot of input from people inside and outside the party however, they are under no obligation to appoint their runner up to that post. There is probably talk inside the campaigns as to who they would choose if they got the nominations, but it is too early for any official speculations. As for the chances of a Clinton/Obama or Obama/Clinton ticket? Who knows? A lot will happen in the next eight months.
2007-12-01 01:56:20
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answered by doglover12789 2
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The candidates chose their own vice presidents if you will. So to answer your question, former 1st lady Hilary Clinton would not become VP if Barack wins...that would be kind of funny. I personally do not know who their vice president choices are because I believe that is generally not publicized until a certain point in the candidacy process...! Good question though...
2007-12-01 01:56:06
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answered by ♥CJ♥ 6
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In the original constitution, the top vote getter was Pres, the 2nd vote getter was VP (ie in 2000 Bush-Prez, Gore VP)
It was changed in the 1800's and now the coventions nominate the VP. In reality, the Presidential nominee picks whoever he/she wants for VP and the conventions always nominate that person.
Lot's of times a merger takes place. Reagan picked Bush, who was running against him, as his VP, for example.
2007-12-01 01:55:02
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answered by Anonymous
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Once the presidential candidate is picked and they go through the process of beating the other opponents in their party before the general election they name their VP candidate. Sometimes it leaks out during the primary but for the most part we will not know until the primary is over.
2007-12-01 01:54:34
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answered by debbie f 5
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The Presidential candidate nominee determines solely who will run with him on the ticket as Vice President.
2007-12-01 01:54:03
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answered by Anonymous
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A presidential nominee picks their running mate; however, it is up to the party's convention to ratify the choice. As with the presidential race, this is pretty much a formality at this point.
2007-12-01 01:52:54
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answered by TheOnlyBeldin 7
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the candidate picks his or her running mate with the direct input of the party leaders to secure the most votes! you don't get elected to a nomination of vp...
2007-12-01 01:54:47
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answered by da_zoo_keeper 5
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The presidential nominee can choose anyone to be their VP.
Hillary doesn't have to choose Barack.
Chance they would do that? Could happen -
Kerry chose Edwards.
2007-12-01 02:00:03
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answered by ceviche queen 4
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i thought the party's nominnee chooses their vice president and they proceed into the election as p and vp
2007-12-01 07:05:26
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answered by catch me. 4
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