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Attract more voters for the presidential candidate
I would say balance the ticket.
Candidates are voted for in each state in the primary elections. These candidates are then chosen during the nominating conventions by each party. The party creates a presidential ticket and then compete against the other party's ticket on Election day.
They are chosen by the same convention that nominates the president. Lately the presidential nominee has chosen his running mate. The usual strategy is to "balance the ticket" by picking someone who will run well in states that the presidential candidate is weak in, or to pick someone who can deliver the votes in a key state, such California or New York. If there is a divergent of views in the party, the vice president nominee may be chosen from the minority group in order to placate them and make them want to work harder for the ticket.
They are called the party's presidential ticket. Also the party's presidential nominees.
They are called the party's presidential ticket. Also the party's presidential nominees.
They are called the party's presidential ticket. Also the party's presidential nominees.
to serve as a co-president
Generally, by having a VP come from some region of the country other than that of the President, so that the "ticket" is attractive to more people on a regional basis. Another way is by having someone with a somewhat different political philosophy than the Presidential candidate so that the ticket is attractive to more people on a philosophocal basis.
THe VP candidate is often chosen to balance the ticket-- to supply strength in the areas in which the presidential candidate seems weak, either geographically or in terms of experience. After the campaign begins, the VP candidate's role is to support the platform and ideas promoted by the Presidential candidate in every way he can. He needs to work hard to make effective public appearances on behalf of the ticket.
While the Constitution is silent on the formula for awarding electoral votes, 48 states and the District of Columbia currently use the "general ticket" or "winner-take-all" system. Under this arrangement, each political party or group or independent candidate eligible to be on the ballot nominates a group ("ticket" or "slate") of elector-candidates equal in number to the state's total number of electors. Voters then cast a single vote for the ticket of electors pledged to the presidential and vice presidential candidates of their choice; the ticket receiving the most votes statewide (a plurality is sufficient) is elected.
In US Presidential political parlance, a "Kangaroo Ticket" refers to a ticket where the presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate are not from the same political party. This term is often used to describe an unconventional or unexpected pairing of candidates on the same ticket, similar to the unique characteristics of a kangaroo.