The MAN In Charge...
The Hill newspaper, which functions as the class secretary of the D.C. political world, has asked all the U.S. Senators how they would respond if offered the vice presidency of these United States. The answers range from the hilarious—“I would say, ‘You’re out of your mind,’ ” said Sen. James Inhofe, (R-Okla.)—to the succinct—“Nope,” said Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.)
The Tennessee delegation, consisting of Republicans Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, also said they would decline the veep position if asked. In his three-sentence answer, Alexander comes off as both a know-it-all and a chauvinist. If only Congress were always so efficient.
Both senators' full answers after the jump. Hat tip, Wonkette.
From The Hill Survey:
The Hill asked all 97 senators who are not running for president the same question: “If you were asked, would you accept an offer to be the VP nominee?”
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)
“I know already who it will be: the man in charge of the search. There’s no need for me to respond. That’s how you get to be vice president.”
Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.)
“There is no way a 15-month senator is going to be asked. So in deference, to make sure whoever asks would be successful, I would say no.”
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