The Quandary of Being Vice President

Introduction

The qualities that make a good vice president do not necessarily make a good president. The ideal vice president—loyal, discreet, willing to stay in the background—may not be able to master the presidency. But a vice president who has strength, vision and leadership ability—qualities of a good president—may find the subordinate role intensely frustrating and may not be able to do it.

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