The Choice of Vice-Presidential Candidates (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Who selects VP running mate in US elections
Who selects VP running mate in US elections
The presidential candidate themselves
Main strategic purpose of VP selection
Main strategic purpose of VP selection
To balance the ticket and increase electoral appeal
Obama's 2008 VP running mate
Obama's 2008 VP running mate
Joe Biden from Delaware
Biden's years as US senator by 2008
Biden's years as US senator by 2008
Since 1973 (35 years of experience)
Biden's area of expertise that helped Obama
Biden's area of expertise that helped Obama
Foreign affairs/foreign policy
McCain's 2008 VP running mate
McCain's 2008 VP running mate
Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska
Palin's historical significance as VP candidate
Palin's historical significance as VP candidate
Second woman ever chosen for VP position in US history
First woman VP candidate in US history
First woman VP candidate in US history
Geraldine Ferraro (Walter Mondale's running mate, 1984)
Definition of 'the Palin effect'
Definition of 'the Palin effect'
Negative impact of Palin's poor performance on McCain campaign
% Republicans vs Democrats who thought Palin coverage unfair
% Republicans vs Democrats who thought Palin coverage unfair
54% Republicans, 18% Democrats (Gallup Poll, Sept 2008)