{"id":2315205,"date":"2024-07-29T06:33:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T10:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-goes-into-picking-a-vice-president-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-07-29T10:31:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T14:31:56","slug":"what-goes-into-picking-a-vice-president-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-goes-into-picking-a-vice-president-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"What goes into picking a vice president &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhat-goes-into-picking-a-vice-president-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2315205&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article explores the detailed and rigorous process involved in selecting a vice presidential candidate, emphasizing that while these decisions may not dramatically impact a presidential campaign, the selection itself is a scrutinized and systematic affair. It begins with compiling a shortlist of candidates, followed by a thorough vetting process that requires disclosing personal and financial details to identify potential issues before the campaign starts.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, it discusses current Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee, highlighting possible running mates, particularly preferring governors for their executive experience. The article cites political experts, like Aaron Dusso, who explain that governors are often favored as they have previously led states, which mirrors the responsibilities of the vice presidency. In contrast, it notes former President Donald Trump&#8217;s strategy of choosing from non-competitive Republican states, reflecting his unique approach compared to traditional methods.<\/p>\n<p>The vetting process involves comprehensive background checks, aiming to unearth any &#8220;skeletons&#8221; in candidates&#8217; pasts, preparing campaigns for any controversies that may arise. Furthermore, while traditional geography-based considerations are becoming less relevant, current campaigns are placing greater emphasis on demographic appeal. The article concludes by mentioning existing laws that prevent candidates from the same state from running together, adding complexity to selection dynamics. <br \/> The article delves into the intricate process of selecting a vice presidential candidate, highlighting that while these picks may not\u200b significantly influence a presidential campaign, the selection process itself is intense and meticulously documented. It details how candidates are initially compiled\u2063 into a shortlist and the vetting process that follows, which \u200bincludes the\u200b disclosure\u200d of personal and financial information to uncover any\u2064 potential \u2063issues ahead of a campaign. <\/p>\n<p>Examples are \u200dprovided, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-have-a-rendezvous-with-destiny-mr-vice-president-on-january-6th-vice-president-pence-will-choose-the-direction-of-the-world-for-years-to-come-like-thomas-je\/\" title=\"\u201cYou Have a Rendezvous with Destiny, Mr. Vice President\u201d \u2013 On January 6th Vice President Pence Will Choose the Direction of the World for Years to Come \u2013 Like Thomas Jefferson Did Centuries Ago\">current vice president<\/a>, Kamala Harris, who is seen as the\u2063 de facto Democratic nominee following President\u200c Joe Biden&#8217;s decision not to \u200bseek reelection. Possible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-quotes-potential-vp-pick-as-reported-shortlist-gets-smaller-the-other-side-is-so-frightened\/\" title=\"Trump Quotes Potential VP Pick as Reported Shortlist Gets Smaller - &#039;The Other Side Is So Frightened&#039;\">running mate candidates<\/a> from various states are mentioned, including several governors and a\u200c senator, emphasizing that governors are often preferred due to their executive experience. <\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 article also examines the contrasting \u200cselection strategies used by \u2062former \u200cPresident\u200d Donald Trump, who drew from non-competitive Republican states, illustrating a different\u200d approach to vice presidential picks. Political insights from experts like Aaron Dusso are woven throughout,\u200b discussing how the contemporary vetting process has evolved to emphasize demographic considerations alongside traditional geographical balances. As political dynamics shift, the\u200d article notes that modern campaigns increasingly prioritize candidates&#8217; appeal rather\u2062 than their geographical ties.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">What goes into picking a vice president<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1713635\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">While&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/vice-president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vice presidential<\/a>&nbsp;picks rarely have a big effect<\/span> on a presidential candidate, the process of picking one is intense, highly selective, and well-documented.<\/p>\n<p>From creating an initial list to vetting candidates for the national stage, many moving factors go into picking a right-hand man or woman.<\/p>\n<p>For Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Kamala Harris<\/a>, the de facto Democratic presidential nominee after President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/joe-biden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Joe Biden<\/a> announced he would not be seeking reelection, the list of possible running mate candidates includes Govs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/josh-shapiro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Josh Shapiro<\/a> (D-PA), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/roy-cooper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Roy Cooper<\/a> (D-NC), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Andy-beshear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Andy Beshear<\/a> (D-KY), and Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mark-kelly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Mark Kelly<\/a> (D-AZ).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump&rsquo;s selection process was compared to his reality show, The Apprentice. Those in the running were often considered to be &ldquo;auditioning&rdquo; for the job when outstumping for him or defending him in the media. In the weeks before he announced his pick, the names being floated as his possible running mate included Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/doug-burgum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Doug Burgum<\/a> (R-ND) and Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Marco Rubio<\/a> (R-FL). He ultimately landed on Sen.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/j.d.-vance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> J.D. Vance <\/a>(R-OH).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Governors and senators are preferred above others<\/h2>\n<p>As the list of Harris&rsquo;s possible picks suggests, governors are seemingly top choices for vice president. When a party and candidate begin compiling a list of running mates, they often look at state governors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/liberalarts.indianapolis.iu.edu\/departments\/polisci\/directory\/aaron-dusso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Aaron Dusso<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matter-of-debate-trump-returns-to-fulton-county-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Matter of Debate: Trump returns to Fulton County - Washington Examiner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/matter-of-debate-trump-returns-to-fulton-county-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Matter of Debate: Trump returns to Fulton County - Washington Examiner\">political science associate professor<\/a><\/a> at Indiana University, told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> governors are preferred because they already have experience in the executive branch at the state level.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They have run a state while, again, not the same size as the United States, but it&rsquo;s seen as the same type of job, and they have won statewide elections. So that&rsquo;s the number one place where parties look to choose a vice president,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Senators are also common to pull from as they have also won statewide elections as compared to House representatives, who may only be popular in their district and have less statewide or national name recognition.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Pretty much every senator thinks that they&rsquo;re going to be president someday,&rdquo; Dusso said. &ldquo;Recently now, with Biden and Obama, we&rsquo;ve seen some success for Senators getting there. And obviously, Kamala Harris is the VP from the Senate and now is going to be the nominee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So the senate is kind of the second path, although I think parties still prefer the governor path,&rdquo; he continued. &ldquo;If you&rsquo;re a governor and from a battleground state, that&rsquo;s going to be a prime target, a prime individual to potentially be a vice president.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While Harris&rsquo;s list certainly checks that box, Trump&rsquo;s list and pick, as well as his former Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mike-pence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Mike Pence<\/a>, were all from non-competitive Republican states. It&rsquo;s a strategy that won for Trump in 2016, but it&rsquo;s unclear how Vance will bode in 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vetting process for possible picks<\/h2>\n<p>Once a list of people is compiled, the candidates for vice president are then sent vetting materials. According to Dusso, vetting materials include providing statements and personal information, such as bank account information or even the existence of foreign bank accounts.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It&rsquo;s like a background check &mdash; you&rsquo;re trying to unearth all those skeletons, not necessarily because you wouldn&rsquo;t pick someone, but you want to be ready for a campaign. One thing [campaigns] don&rsquo;t like is being unprepared,&rdquo; Dusso said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So even if you have some things that are not great on your, you know, in your past doesn&rsquo;t necessarily exclude you. We want to be prepared for when it comes to light or when it&rsquo;s gonna be talked about. We want to have our talking points ready to go. We don&rsquo;t want to be blindsided by something,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He said even though vice presidential picks have usually been evaluated at the state level, vetting materials give campaigns one more chance to unearth everything about a candidate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Dusso also suggested that &ldquo;thinking about balancing the ticket when it comes to demographics of the individual&rdquo; has emerged as an important aspect of picking a running mate. As many have pointed out, one thing all of Harris&rsquo;s options have in common is they are all white men.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s necessary anymore, but there was a time in the past, probably talking 80s, 90s, and before, where you&rsquo;d want to balance the ticket geographically,&rdquo; Dusso said. &ldquo;So you wouldn&rsquo;t necessarily want to run two people from the Northeast, want to have some balance that way. Have a Southerner and a Northerner, that kind of thing.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He added, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s kind of fallen by the wayside at this point&rdquo; and that it&rsquo;s more about &ldquo;demographic concerns&rdquo; but noted that because it is such a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newly-sworn-in-utah-rep-celeste-maloy-already-faces-possible-gop-2024-challenger\/\" title=\"Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy may have a GOP challenger for 2024\">recent political shift<\/a>, &ldquo;there hasn&rsquo;t been much evidence that ultimately, that is a key to winning.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>However, there still is a law prohibiting both candidates on a ticket to be from the same state. This was a challenge for Trump when he was considering Rubio, also from Florida, and has struck Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) from consideration as Harris&rsquo;s running mate.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The best evidence we have is that the state you come from can turn out a little bit better for their favorite son or daughter to support them,&rdquo; Dusso said.<\/p>\n<p>While Harris is all but set to secure the Democratic nomination after Biden&rsquo;s withdrawal, the average person typically doesn&rsquo;t know much about the vice president. Dusso noted that the general electorate will be in a unique situation in 2024 in which people are learning about both Harris and her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/unstable-non-genius-biden-aides-feared-cranky-candidates-epic-tongue-lashings-book-finds\/\" title=\"UNSTABLE NON-GENIUS: Biden Aides Feared \u2018Cranky\u2019 Candidate\u2019s \u2018Epic Tongue-Lashings,\u2019 Book Finds\">future running mate<\/a> at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dusso said learning about both candidates at once could upend how the vice president is viewed.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Maybe the combo, the intake among people and the information they gain about both of them at the same time does play a different role than it does historically,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;Because normally it would be, we&rsquo;ll talk about the vice president for a couple months in the summer, and then we&rsquo;ll forget about them.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1713635\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1713635\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The article explores the complex and detailed process of selecting a vice presidential candidate. While these selections typically do not have a major impact on the outcome of a presidential campaign, the process itself is rigorous and thoroughly recorded. It outlines how candidates are first narrowed down to a shortlist, followed by an extensive vetting phase that requires them to disclose personal and financial information to identify any potential issues before the campaign begins.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, Vice President Kamala Harris is currently viewed as the likely Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden announced he would not run for reelection. Potential running mates being considered include Governors Josh Shapiro (D-PA), Roy Cooper (D-NC), Andy Beshear (D-KY), and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ). The article also contrasts this with former President Donald Trump&#8217;s selection strategy, which involved candidates from non-competitive Republican states\u2014a method that proved successful in 2016 but raises questions about its effectiveness in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The preference for governors over other candidates is highlighted; they are often seen as ideal choices due to their executive experience at the state level. Political science expert Aaron Dusso explains that governors have managed state administrations and won statewide elections, making them attractive options for vice president. Senators are also frequently considered since they possess broader recognition compared to House representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Once a list of potential candidates is established, they undergo thorough vetting processes involving background checks aimed at uncovering any potentially damaging information before it becomes public during campaigning. Dusso notes that while past evaluations focused on geographical balance among candidates, there has been a shift towards considering demographic factors in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these evolving strategies regarding ticket balancing\u2014favoring demographic diversity over geographical representation\u2014there remains legal stipulations preventing both nominees from being from the same state. As Harris prepares for her anticipated nomination following Biden&#8217;s withdrawal from the race, voters will be introduced to both her and her future running mate simultaneously\u2014a situation that could reshape public perceptions of the vice presidency compared to previous elections where focus was typically placed on one candidate at a time<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2315206,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/harriss-vp-contenders.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[36506,36507,32504,5894,32183,32518,32076],"class_list":["post-2315205","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-election-process","tag-leadership-selection","tag-political-strategy","tag-politics","tag-presidential-election","tag-vice-president","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/harriss-vp-contenders.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315205","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2315205"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2315205\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315206"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2315205"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2315205"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2315205"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}