To: jdm
Can anyone think of an instance in American history when a Presidential candidate offered the Vice-Presidency to his defeated rival? I can’t.
268 posted on
03/05/2008 2:57:11 PM PST by
popdonnelly
(Get Reid. Salazar, and Harkin out of the Senate.)
To: popdonnelly
Can anyone think of an instance in American history when a Presidential candidate offered the Vice-Presidency to his defeated rival? I can’t. Recent history -- Reagan did that for Bush.
Back in history...
In 1796 Adams won against Jefferson and Jefferson became VP.
In 1800 Jefferson won against Burr and Burr became VP.
287 posted on
03/05/2008 6:10:38 PM PST by
Solitar
("My aim is not to pass laws, but to repeal them." -- Barry Goldwater)
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