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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.
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Who was the Republican presidential nomination in 1960?
Richard Nixon, the then Vice President won the Republican nomination.
What is the main event at at a national convention?
official nomination of president and vice president
What is the next step after national convention?
The official nomination of the president and vice president.
The president nominates a vice president who must be approved by what?
Congress must approve such a nomination.
If neither a sitting president nor vice president is seeking their party's nomination the nomination is said to be?
If neither a sitting president nor vice president is seeking their party's nomination, the nomination is said to be "open." In this scenario, multiple candidates from within the party may compete for the nomination, which can lead to a highly contested primary season. This situation often allows for new faces and ideas to emerge within the party.
How is the VP chosen if the president dies?
The speaker of the House becomes the Vice President.
Does the secratary take over when vice president dies?
No, the President nominates a new Vice President. The nomination must be approved by a majority vote in both Houses of Congress.
Who becomes president if the vice president and vice -president die?
If both the president and vice president die, the Speaker of the House of Representatives becomes the President of the United States. The new president nominates someone to become the new vice president, and he or she will assume the office of vice president after both houses of Congress confirm the nomination by a majority vote.
What if the vice prisident should die?
In the event of the death of the Vice President, the President nominates a new Vice President, who gets sworn in and takes office as soon as a majority of each House of Congress approves the nomination.
How many times did Daniel Webster ran for president?
He made three tries for the Whig nomination , in 1836,1848, 1852. He was twice offered the nomination for vice-president but refused. If he had accepted in 1848, he might have been president ,since the Whigs won the election and vice-president Fillmore took office after President Taylor died.
Who becomes president if the vice president president die?
If both the president and vice president die, the Speaker of the House of Representatives becomes the President of the United States. The new president nominates someone to become the new vice president, and he or she will assume the office of vice president after both houses of Congress confirm the nomination by a majority vote.
Which amendment gives the president the power to nominate a new vice president if there is a vacancy?
The 25th amendment , ratified 2/10.1967, gives the President the power to name a new vice-president if that office becomes vacant. His choice must be confirmed by both houses of Congress before it takes effect.
