• assassin_aragorn@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    a position of power where she and the other members of the executive branch could take action as well as “striking a tough tone”.

    Ah, here’s where you’re mistaken. The Vice President is not a position of power. They can try to influence the president, like any other cabinet member, but that’s it. They’re effectively ceremonial.