[doug from upland]

Consider this. Lyndon Johnson served less than two years after JFK was killed. That made him eligible for two of his own elected terms.

What if Kerry had Clinton as VP. For two years, he wouldn't have to worry about having an "accident." Or, would he? Let's suppose he has an accident. The VP Clinton could serve for two years. What if he ascends to the highest office but names Hillary as president. She then names him as VP. She serves a certain amount of time, then she resigns and he can take over with less than two years remaining in the term. He then names her VP and she runs on her own as a sitting VP. Machiavellian? No, Clintonesque.

[Walkingfeather]

okay I dont trust the clintons in anything .... but one thing. Power, your idea is clintonesk indeed however, do you see any of them resigning power to anyone? Nope. never, So it is all silliness.