Crapshoot: Rolling the Dice on the Vice Presidency : from Adams and Jefferson to Truman and QuayleRecent polls show that a majority of Americans do not think Dan Quayle is qualified to become president. A veteran reporter examines the American vice presidency, shows how we ended up with this position and offers suggestions for revamping the process. |
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A Personal Note | 1 |
Thinking the Unthinkable | 4 |
Founding Fathers Afterthought | 12 |
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