Them Crazy Veeps: 9-8
The Veeps are ranked and ready to go. Starting at the middle, as the green numbers get lower, the guys get better, but as the red numbers go down, we get into some crazy-ass mother-fuckers. (8 of 12)
#9b - Kamala Devi Harris (Senator, Democrat-CA) 2021-present Pres: Biden
#9a - John Calvin Coolidge (Governor, Republican-MA) 1921-1923 (ascended) Pres: Harding
#8b - Albert Arnold Gore (Senator, Democrat-TN) 1993-2001 (2 full terms) Pres: Clinton
#9b - Kamala Devi Harris (Senator, Democrat-CA) 2021-present Pres: Biden
As of writing this, Harris has been Veep for three days. This placement on the list is based on mostly nothing. It’s up to her to rise or fall. Already, in just three days, she has transformed the office simply by occupying it. We no longer have to wonder if a woman could be elected Vice President. We no longer have to wonder if a person of color or a person of Asian descent will ever hold this office. For her sake, and for the sake of the country, I hope she rises on this list. Only time will tell. (NOTE: In order to not change my format completely, updates aren't getting new numbers. Kamala is one spot below Coolidge. For proper numbering, click the link at the bottom) |
#9a - John Calvin Coolidge (Governor, Republican-MA) 1921-1923 (ascended) Pres: Harding
Even if he hadn't ascended to the presidency, Coolidge would still have quite actively started the transition of the vice presidency from a mainly legislative position to a full-fledged member of the executive branch. Coolidge was the first VP regularly invited to cabinet meetings, and he actively avoided involvement in Senate squabbles. In short, he was precisely what President Harding wanted him to be. |
#8b - Albert Arnold Gore (Senator, Democrat-TN) 1993-2001 (2 full terms) Pres: Clinton
The team of Clinton and Gore proved to be a winning combination. Both men exuded youthful confidence. The president relied on his running mate in regular operations. Gore took several issues, like the environment, onto himself and made them his own. His nomination in 2000 was assured, and had it not been for the president's scandals, he could have easily won. #8a- Joseph Robinette Biden (Senator, Democrat-DE) 2009-2017 (2 full terms) Pres: Obama
#9 - William Rufus DeVane King (Senator, Democrat-NC) 1853 (died) Pres: Pierce
#8 - Thomas Andrew Hendricks (former Governor, Democrat-IN) 1885 (died) Pres: Cleveland
Coming Up - Who spent almost eight years as Vice President completely shit-faced? Later - Did Cleveland pick a better VP second time around? (Click here to view the whole list so far) |
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