Twice. In 1840, whig candidate WH Harrison had a Democrat, John Tyler, as his running-mate. In 1864. Republican Abraham Lincoln had Democrat Andrew Johnson on his ticket. Both men later succeeded to the Presidency, and all sorts of political shenanigins resulted.
It doesn't because vice president Hendricks was in a different political party than the president at thay time.
Party Leader.
He/she is the head of the party.
Please specify which president.
Chief Of Party
No, they have to be of the same political party.
Mike Huckabee Mike Huckabee
No, when the president is running for office. They have the opportunity then to pick who they want as their running mate and eventual vice president. Much like right now with Obama and Biden, they stay within the same political party.
It doesn't because vice president Hendricks was in a different political party than the president at thay time.
As head of a political party the president uses his power and prestige to support party goals or candidates. During election years, the President will frequently give speeches and attend fundraisers throughout the country to help support members of the party who are running for important offices.
Party Leader.
He/she is the head of the party.
Once upon a time....... Service was more important than political party but that died out pretty quickly in the great political experiment that is the United States of America.
to be head of the political party
No, the President and Vice President are memnbers of the same political party. This was not always true in American politics, but it has been true for the past century.
Political party
term for the president as the leader of his or her political party.