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Dec 2024
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#521 | “A Heartbeat Away” | The Role Of ...

Leonardo English
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In this episode, we will explore the evolving role of the Vice President of the United States.  

We will examine the unique pathway this role offers to the presidency and discuss why the current Vice President may be one of the most influential in history. 

  • Role of the Vice President in U.S. politics 
  • Historical pathway from Vice President to President 
  • Kamala Harris's attempt to go from Vice President to President
  • Evolution of the Vice Presidency over time 
  • Impacts of the 12th and 25th Amendments 
  • Vice Presidents' influence on American governance 
  • JD Vance as Donald Trump’s Vice President 
  • Prospects for JD Vance in the next presidential election 


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/us-vice-presidents


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