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[–] collegetoker [S] ago 

Bernie would likely be president as he would need Donald to consider him his equal. I honestly believe that Donald would take VP if it meant he could leave his mark on US history as an activist VIce President. Besides, the whole idea of having the VP simply act as an understudy is antiquated, and it should be a more interactive role which allows for real debate and change to be occur at all levels. I don't agree with 100 percent of what either of them say, but I think that the two of them combined could act as the best of both worlds, helping to reduce the echo chamber effect that happens when you are surrounded by segregated (Congressional and Senatorial majorities versus the President) communities that all disagree with one another. If a real dialogue occurs at the top with people who are two strong headed to bow to the status quot but develop a mutual respect for one another, maybe some real change will occur.

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[–] Agedwithaview 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

We are talking about the same Donald aren't we? I would love to see an example where he was will to be the #2 - based on his rhetoric (and that show) I just can't imagine it.

On a serious note, Vice Presidents have come in all shapes and sizes but the biggest issue is constitution driven - VP's duties are limited to serving as "president pro tem" of the senate with the ability to break a tie vote. The only other duty is being the understudy ready to go on stage if needed. Historically, most VP's have served as a foil for the President, making public appearances to advance the President's agenda, schmoozing with congressional leaders to formulate and advance legislation and of course, attending funerals for "less" important foreign heads of state ....

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[–] collegetoker [S] ago  (edited ago)

I'm aware, but much like jury nullification, steps could be taken that are technically allowed in order to help setup a framework where there are two heads of state which act as counterbalances and ambassadors for their parties. Without having any way to counterbalance ideas, we are left in the swing of society's pendulum, constantly switching back in forth between extremely liberal and extremely conservative, slowing progress. This is all assuming that Bernie Sanders is genuine in his positions and not secretly a fascist biding his time..