Governing — The Strange History of the Office of the Vice President

Dec 8

For more than two centuries, the vice president has held little power, despite the position’s prominence. That may be changing, but the story of the No. 2 job in America is full of historical quirks.

Tessa Payer

Governing — The Strange History of the Office of the Vice President

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Governing — The Strange History of the Office of the Vice President

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