Doesn’t there have to be an election for VP?
Gerald Ford was installed as Richard Nixon's Vice President without an election after Spiro Agnew resigned. Ford then placed Nelson Rockefeller in the VP spot after Nixon resigned and he took over the presidency. The appointment does have to be confirmed by Congress (maybe other here can provide the details on that part of the process.)
Yes, the appointed VP has to be approved by simple majorities in both Houses. Republicans would have to be stupid (redundant, I know) to approve anyone before 2022.
Don’t know that Newsom’s being from California would make him ineligible. That only kicks in when counting Electoral Votes.
Appointing Newsom would be counterproductive. I don’t think he could garner any Republican votes. Both previous VP appointments, Ford and Rockefeller, were not seen as threats by the democrats who controlled both houses at the time.
House and senate need to confirm Vp but that is a formality
Of course not. Read your Constitution.
I believe the new Prez selects the VP candidate and Congre$$ has to approve the selection.
She won’t pick Hillary unless she want to commit Arkancide.