Historic Role of VP: no prior foreign policy

Our friend Kim writes to share an interesting article from Paul Kengor, professor of political science and executive director of the Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College.

Kim writes:

He is author of a number of books, the first of which was “Wreath Layer or Policy Player? The Vice President’s Role in Foreign Policy” (Lexington, 2000).

So, he seems to be an expert in what “experience” a VP needs in order to succeed in that role. Granted, the year 2008 has many global challenges, including terrorism at a level not seen before in the modern world.

But, WWII was complex in it’s own way, and certainly required a deft touch to negotiate with the many factious nations involved, and to more the world forward in a peaceful way that has unleashed a powerful, globalized economy.

We know Obama picked Joe Biden as his VP because Obama himself lacks foreign policy experience, which is a MUST for a president. But for a VP? History shows otherwise….

READ IT HERE

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