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Attract more voters for the presidential candidate
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Advisors select and choose a vice president.
The party tries to choose someone who will complement the presidential candidate and help them win the election. This might be someone who can carry a big state that the candidate is weak in. It might be someone who is popular in an area or with a group of people who do not strongly favor the presidential candidate. It might a person who has solid experience and might be attractive to independent voters. Good debating and campaigning skills are very valuable. There also may be political considerations within the party that need to be considered. If the nomination is hard-fought , it may be wise to offer the losing candidate the number two slot in order to ensure the strong support of his supporters in the upcoming campaign. Lately, the party conventions have often let the presidential candidate name his running mate and personal likes and dislikes have seemingly become a major factor in making the choice on some occasions.
It is certainly possible to switch loyalties from one candidate to another once your chosen candidate no longer is in the race. However, many delegates continue to remain in their loyalties, although the candidate in question no longer participates. a candidate who gets 45%of the vote have a but cannot have a
a running mate
The candidate for vice-president is nominated at the same national convention that nominates the presidential candidate.
The VP candidate is chosen soon after the presidential nomination is made.
The candidate for vice-president is nominated at the same national convention that nominates the presidential candidate.
Attract more voters for the presidential candidate
They are chosen soon after the presidential nominee has been chosen.
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.
During the national convention
During the national convention
The vice presidential candidate is chosen by the party's presidential nominee. The presidential nominee will often pick a vice presidential candidate by choosing someone who complements them and whose strengths cover the nominee's weakness. For example, Obama, a relatively young and inexperienced candidate, chose Joe Biden, an older, experienced politician.
Attract more voters for the presidential candidate
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.