Washington is a steamy, swampy mess in August. Now, in the run up to the national political conventions, the city is growing even hotter as rumors swirl and debate stews over who Barak Obama and John McCain will give the veep nod to.
But, this story in The Politico attempts to put the importance of the second-in-command in perspective.
What do you think? Does the role of the vice president matter? If so, why? If not, why not? How has the role changed in modern democracy? Have vice presidents become more important in recent years? Does the function of the office depend largely on the personality, experience and background of the person who fills it? Let us know what you think!
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- Every presidential election year since 1984, The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars has offered two exceptional seminars in connection with the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. This year, the Democratic National Convention Seminar will take place in Denver, CO on August 17-29, 2008. The Republican National Convention Seminar will take place in Minneapolis-St Paul, MN, on August 24-September 5, 2008.