Saturday, November 21, 2009

Vice President

Quiz: Vice Presidents

Test your knowledge of vice presidents throughout the history of the United States. more >>

Biden is a Key Adviser and Confidant in Obama's White House

Biden is settling into his job as second in command and is making the role his own. more >>

Obama's Most Important Faith Moments: What Do You Think?

What were the most important "faith moments" in the first 100 days of Obama's presidency? more >>

Biden Seeks to Champion the Middle Class

Obama's Middle Class Task Force gives the vice president a platform to address the public's concerns. more >>

The First 100 Days: Lyndon Johnson Fulfilled Kennedy's Legacy

Johnson wanted to assure the country that he would carryout the policies of his predecessor. more >>

Ex-VP Dick Cheney Outraged President Bush Didn't Grant 'Scooter' Libby Full Pardon

During their final days in office Cheney campaigned for a full pardon for Libby. more >>

Dick Cheney Lost All Credibility During the Bush Years

The former vice president still doesn't get it. more >>

Cheney, 9/11, and His Nutty Visions of Presidential Power

Does the vice president have any credibility? No. more >>

Vice President Biden's Model: Cheney? Gore? Bush? Agnew?

Joe Biden will have to carve out his territory, Nick Ragone writes. more >>

Cheney Was a Powerful Force During Bush's Presidency

Vice President Cheney pushed President Bush to expand his powers. more >>

As Vice President, Joe Biden Will Be Central to Barack Obama's Administration

Biden will be instrumental in foreign policy decisions. more >>

Sarah Palin, Constitutional Scholar: New Powers for the Vice Presidency That Even Dick Cheney Doesn't Have?

As if there are powers that Dick Cheney would leave un-grabbed. more >>

5 Youngest U.S. Vice Presidents

Breckinridge was the youngest at 36; at 44, Sarah Palin would not even make the list. more >>

Biden Blunder: Joe Says Maybe Hillary Clinton Would Make Better VP

Hey, Barack, now even your running mate thinks Hillary Clinton may have been a better choice for veep. more >>

Conservatives Want Palin to Be Given Role in Shaping McCain's Social Agenda

On domestic issues like education and judicial picks, Alaska governor could reassure the right wing. more >>

Sarah Palin and the Presidential Succession Issue

It's something worth considering since there have been nine "accidental presidents" in American history more >>

McCain Chooses Alaska Governor Palin as His Running Mate, Adding Youth and Buzz

With strong social conservative credentials, Sarah Palin will be the first woman on a GOP ticket. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Joe Biden

Some facts you may not know about Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden. more >>

Obama's and McCain's Vice Presidential Picks Won't Matter in November

LBJ might have made a difference, but no one else has—including Dan Quayle. more >>

Public Opinion: Whom Should Barack Obama and John McCain Select as Their Potential Vice Presidents?

Obama is reportedly eyeing a governor and 2 senators, McCain 2 governors and an ex-U.S. representative. more >>

10 Things You Didn't Know About Sam Nunn

Nunn is a potential vice presidential candidate for Barack Obama. more >>

Fannie-Freddie Fiasco Helps Romney's Chances

His "fix-it man" reputation could be a major plus. more >>

Why Romney Would Be an Important Veep Pick

Conservatives hope that, like Wendell Willkie in the 1930s, he'd take on bigger government. more >>

Obama Looks to Balance Vulnerabilities With Veep Choice

Obama may pick a vice president with more national security experience. more >>

The Vice President List

These people are likely on the short list for McCain and Obama. more >>

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