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The vice presidential candidate is often referred to as the running mate of the presidential candidate during the campaign.
Presidential Candidate
They are called the party's presidential ticket. Also the party's presidential nominees.
The word "secede" seems strange here. People say a candidate withdrew or dropped out of the race, if he stopped seeking the nomination.
Voters who have not decided are called undecided.
Voters who have not decided are called undecided.
Bill Clinton.
Losers usually make a concession speech, conceding defeat by the other candidate.
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The two men who ran for Vice President were Joseph Biden (Democrat) and Paul Ryan (Republican). Since President Obama won re-election in 2012, and Joe Biden was his running-mate, Mr. Biden won a second term as Vice President.
Perhaps "balancing the ticket" is the term you are looking for. If the presidential candidate is closely identified with one faction within the party or one geographical area, the VP candidate can be chosen from the other faction or a different region and so try to offer something for everybody.
well there called nothing if your on both sides your basically just voting for a president who is a good rebublican or democrat