The Democrats’ Mythical Third Term Obstacle June 25, 2015 Dear Readers: We have long suggested that one factor in the GOP’s favor in the 2016 presidential sweepstakes is a
Rebutting Early Overanalysis of Potential Democratic Vice Presidential Field June 5, 2014 If history is a guide, the 2016 Democratic vice presidential candidate won’t be designated for almost 27 months. That reality
The Vice Presidential Advantage March 20, 2014 There is a longstanding belief that the vice presidency is a poor launching pad for a presidential candidacy. The argument
How the Ryan pick fits in with vice presidential history August 23, 2012 Veepstakes 2012 is over. Mitt Romney has chosen, and pundits will now search their crystal balls on other subjects, at
YOGI BERRA AND VEEPSTAKES July 26, 2012 The wisdom of Yogi Berra can illuminate most situations life presents. That versatility became apparent again last week when former
Debunking Myths about Vice Presidential Selection June 14, 2012 Joel K. Goldstein has forgotten more about the vice presidency than the rest of us ever knew, and this week
Veepstakes: How might Romney narrow down the field? May 23, 2012 Although his vice presidential selection is likely months away, we suspect that even now, Mitt Romney and his team are
VEEPWATCH, Part 1: The Swing State Selection Myth April 5, 2012 With Mitt Romney pulling away in the Republican presidential race, we here at the Crystal Ball are ready to turn
VEEP SPECULATION IS JUST THAT November 3, 2011 There really is no need to talk about vice-presidential selection right now, but in recent weeks discussion of the subject
The Starting Line: Vice Presidential Speculation March 24, 2011 This time next year, the airwaves will be full of speculation about GOP vice presidential possibilities. (The Democratic ticket is