09-14-2019, 02:24 AM
Most VPs are intentionally bland and/or an "opposite" of the main candidate in some way that of course never includes policy differences. You get all these candidates running for president and then who gets picked as VP? Some seemingly random senator, Governor, or has-been most have never heard of, intended to shore up some focus group weakness in the main draw.
When (or how often?) has a nominee picked a front-running opponent challenger as a running mate?
When (or how often?) has a nominee picked a front-running opponent challenger as a running mate?