https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/21/the-vice-presidency-an-overrated-springboard/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 05:23:19 -0400<![CDATA[While many vice presidents have become president, the vast majority of them ascended to the position rather than winning it in their own right. In fact, in the past two centuries, only two vice presidents have been elected to the top job upon completion of their bosses’ terms: George H.W. Bush and Martin Van Buren.]]>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:10:00 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/21/the-vice-presidency-an-overrated-springboard-n99435