• xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    I dislike this VP->President pipeline it’s deeply undemocratic… we should stop making that a thing.

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      2 months ago

      I mean, the VP does still have to win elections to get there, it’s not really undemocratic in that regard, there’s no garuntee. And it probably gives more relevant experience to the position than just about any other job

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        2 months ago

        I dislike the concept of a former VP rolling in as a presumptive nominee - I think it’s fine for them to enter the race but being able to chose someone else during the primary is how we stay responsive to what excites people. It’s important to remember that we essentially skipped this primary because no serious politicians would dare run against an incumbent because… tradition… and that’s how we got in this fix in the first place.

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        2 months ago

        Yes, it’s better than literal nepotism… but I think we as a country can aim higher than “At least we’re not literally a hereditary monarchy”.