Longtime Skidmore Political Science Professor Ron Seyb – with his signature wisdom and wit – analyzes election-related topics. In this episode, Professor Seyb discusses how a presidential candidate chooses a running mate.
“Few relationships are odder than that between a presidential candidate and their running mate.”
- Ron Seyb, "Veep Veep"
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