• phutatorius@lemmy.zip
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      3 days ago

      He has the power to start the 25th amendment process. And don’t forget the tiebreaker vote in the Senate.

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      4 days ago

      Then why the hell do we keep hearing from him every 2 minutes. I would be so happy never to see his face again

      • NotEasyBeingGreen@slrpnk.net
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        4 days ago

        I think because Trump is old and sick and could die any second so Republicans want someone recognizable ready to take charge of the cruelty and grift when he dies.

    • neukenindekeuken@sh.itjust.works
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      Dick Cheyney changed that forever. Vice presidents very much do have power. He ran the presidency for the most part, and gave VPs real power, rather than symbolic value.