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Handicapping the Veepstakes
The Hill has a cool story up, where they managed to get 97 of the 100 Senators to say whether or not they would accept the vice-president spot. Here is the question all of the Senators were asked:
The Hill asked all 97 senators who are not running for president the same question: "If you were asked, would you accept an offer to be the VP nominee?"Looking only at the Democratic responses, here are my interpretations of the answers:
It's a hypothetical I don't need to answer.Well, excuuuusssee someone for asking. Here is Wyden, going all the way to 11:
"I have a unique perspective on this. I am the only senator to have announced I am not running for president because there should be someone here to serve as the Senate's designated driver. I intend to stay in that position. The Senate needs a designated driver to stay behind and work on healthcare."Hmmmm. I find your views interesting and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
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