Rockefeller was Gerald Ford’s VP. He dumped Rocky in 1976 when he ran on his own against Carter for Bob Dole. Controversial. The two others talked about in ’74 was two unknowns, Donald Rumsfeld and George HW Bush
I’d forgotten Nelson had been V.P., but during those years I was very busy, fresh out of college and working way more than I should have. Politics back then were just not that ’’meaningful’’ to me. Sorry Opus, Nelson died January 26, 1979 at age 70.
John Nance Garner (VP under FDR) reportedly told Lyndon Johnson that "the Vice Presidency isn’t worth a pitcher of warm spit.”How long would it take Bill to fill a pitcher? “Ack! Thppt!”
And for the first time in US history, the Presidency and Vice-Presidency were held by persons the country did not elect to those offices. Ford was appointed VP by Nixon when Agnew left and affirmed by the congress. Then Ford becomes President, when Nixon resigns. Ford then selects Rockefeller as VP and is confirmed by the congress. And that’s the rest of the story.
PaulAbbott2 about 2 months ago
Rockefeller was Gerald Ford’s VP. He dumped Rocky in 1976 when he ran on his own against Carter for Bob Dole. Controversial. The two others talked about in ’74 was two unknowns, Donald Rumsfeld and George HW Bush
angelolady Premium Member about 2 months ago
Clearly labeled LOL!!
The dude from FL (not bragging) Premium Member about 2 months ago
Some VP’s get lucky
Jesy Bertz Premium Member about 2 months ago
Dick Chaney told Opus to #@%& off.
smithsilverstrea about 2 months ago
Pence told Opus to go hang himself. I mean Pence hung up on Opus.
Egrayjames about 2 months ago
I’d forgotten Nelson had been V.P., but during those years I was very busy, fresh out of college and working way more than I should have. Politics back then were just not that ’’meaningful’’ to me. Sorry Opus, Nelson died January 26, 1979 at age 70.
win.45mag about 2 months ago
Penguin stew, yum.
einarbt about 2 months ago
Dead, what since when? What year is this? I have one decent sleep and the world changes on me.
mindjob about 2 months ago
What was once meaningful is now a laughing stock
MontanaPhil50 about 2 months ago
My brother maintains that the selection of a vice-presidential candidate is a form of insurance for the president.
jrankin1959 about 2 months ago
Hey, give Breathed credit – he could have turned this into a Dan Quayle joke…
Gen.Flashman about 2 months ago
Rockerfeller was only 70 and died of a heart attack while in bed with his secretary.
ogsbury about 2 months ago
John Nance Garner (VP under FDR) reportedly told Lyndon Johnson that "the Vice Presidency isn’t worth a pitcher of warm spit.”How long would it take Bill to fill a pitcher? “Ack! Thppt!”
frtuck47 about 2 months ago
And for the first time in US history, the Presidency and Vice-Presidency were held by persons the country did not elect to those offices. Ford was appointed VP by Nixon when Agnew left and affirmed by the congress. Then Ford becomes President, when Nixon resigns. Ford then selects Rockefeller as VP and is confirmed by the congress. And that’s the rest of the story.
Chris Sherlock about 2 months ago
I wonder what penguin stew tastes like? Also, I wonder what goes into it other than a penguin?
eddi-TBH about 2 months ago
VP is where the party sends someone they never want to be President.