Media coverage of vice presidential candidates tends to focus on who can help win the election rather than who is qualified to help govern once in office.
- Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Dayton
The United States has a two-party political system because of single-winner plurality voting.
In general, a candidate’s choice for second-in-command doesn’t directly swing voters. But it can reveal insights into who the candidate really is and how they might operate once in office.
Vice presidential picks don’t have much direct effect on campaigns, but can give voters insight on a candidate’s judgment and leadership ability. Early Cabinet selections are likely to be similar.
Researchers have analyzed data from the last 50 years of medals to learn what presidents consider important and what legacy they hope to leave behind.
The true number of people who do not favor either of the two major political parties in the US has actually remained stable in recent years.
Researchers have analyzed data from the last 50 years of medals to learn what presidents consider important and what legacy they hope to leave behind.
El número real de personas que no favorecen a ninguno de los dos partidos políticos principales en los Estados Unidos ha permanecido estable en los últimos años.
The true number of people who do not favor either of the two major political parties in the US has actually remained stable in recent years.
The vice presidential debate may not set off fireworks quite like the presidential debate, but two political scientists explain why it’s still important.
Who will Trump and Clinton pick? Two political scientists say as long as the running mates aren’t as fiercely unpopular as the presidential candidates, it could boost the ticket.
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