Veepstakes

Notes and thoughts on the Vance-Walz debate

Oct 3, 2024 •

Normalcy and optimism?

Thoughts on Tim Walz as the Democrats' new veep candidate.

Aug 7, 2024 •

A New Veepstakes

What narrative will drive Kamala Harris' choice of a running mate?

Aug 5, 2024 •

From “Madman” to Mount Rushmore

Theodore Roosevelt's journey to the presidency began with a controversial v.p. nomination

Jul 12, 2024 •

“Chet Arthur? President of the United States? Good God!”

The peculiar politics that put Chester Arthur in the White House

Jun 19, 2024 •

The Surprise 1944 Veep Choice that Changed History

How Harry Truman became FDR's vice president

May 16, 2024 •

Was Andrew Johnson the Worst V.P. Pick Ever?

The politics that made him Abraham Lincoln's running mate

May 2, 2024 •

The Politics of the Veepstakes

Thoughts on past v.p. choices, as we ponder who will debate Kamala Harris in 2024

Apr 20, 2024 •

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