Archive for December, 2010

Thursday, December 30th, 2010 at 9:00am

Electoral Votes of Past VPs

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Learn about the electoral college’s most and least favorite vice presidents.

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 at 9:00am

A Funny John Tyler Story

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John Tyler was the first vice president to ascend to the presidency following the death of the president. In this case, William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia just a month after his inaugural address, where he spoke outside in the cold at great length without a hat, gloves, or coat. A few years after he [...]

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 9:00am

Biden Hints At 2011-2012 Agenda

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Here’s a look at Joe Biden’s 2011 agenda, so far as we know.

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010 at 7:05am

A Walter Reed Christmas & A Virgin Islands Holiday

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See where Joe Biden spent Christmas 2010.

Saturday, December 25th, 2010 at 9:00am

Merry Christmas!

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See what a Biden family Christmas card looks like.

Friday, December 24th, 2010 at 9:00am

Where’s Joe Biden Been Hidin’ From 12/20 – 12/24?

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To put it mildly, this week has been amazing for Vice President Biden. This week, the VEEP is celebrating a number of the administration’s lame duck session triumphs — the passage of the Tax Cut bill, the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (which has been collecting dust on the White House task list since [...]

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 at 9:00am

“Old People Stories” With George HW Bush

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Esquire published a quirky and interesting interview with former VP Bush.

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 at 9:00am

The Sleepiest VEEP

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Learn more about Calvin Coolidge, the sleepiest vice president.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 9:00am

Miss Nancy & Aunt Fancy

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Learn more about the nation’s only gay vice president who was referred to as “Miss Nancy” and “Aunt Fancy.”

Monday, December 20th, 2010 at 9:00am

The Vice President’s Dough

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Learn the salary of vice presidents past.

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