Palin is taking charge of the Senate

[Danielle_E.]

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/...ate/#more-25940

and this is only one of the reasons that she is not ready to be a VP. As was stated in another thread something to the effect that women are just jealous of her,

, that is too funny. I think it's the fact, and it's pretty apparent that if she doesn't even know what the role of the VP is, then.....

 

[Marnie]

And this is the 3rd time she has repeated this, I'd think by this time the Republican party would have told her not to keep repeating this and tell her what her duties would be.

 

[littlesteppers]

Ohmegosh..Ohmegosh...

Not three times...she can't do it 3 times!! DARN

 

[AppyLover2]

The Vice President of the United States[1] is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation, or removal of the president, should he or she accept the position. Every presidential term ends on January 20 of the year immediately after a presidential election. As designated by the Constitution of the United States, the vice president also serves as the President of the Senate, and may break tie votes in that chamber.[2] He or she may be assigned additional duties by the president but, as the Constitution assigns no executive powers to the vice president, in performing such duties he or she acts only as an agent of the president.

(bolding added)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_Presiden...e_United_States

Origin of the position: Constitution (1787)

Article I, Section 2, of the Constitution appears to establish a succession to the Office of the President:

"The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the office of President.

Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, in contrast, appears to establish the position of Acting President:

"In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the same shall devolve upon the Vice President, and the Congress may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation or inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the disability be removed, or a President shall be elected."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acting_Presid...e_United_States

 

[Bassett]

Like Donna said the vp is President of the Senate. I beleve she is right. She should know and I'm sure she looked it up if she wasn't sure. Btw Thank you so much Donna for your service to our country.

I thought everyone says blogs are not accurate when they were put on. I guess it is only when Democrats put it on that they are true..

And lastly, Danielle why do YOU care?

 

[tagalong]

The VP being "in charge" of the Senate as Palin declared does not amount to much... Article I establishes an exceptionally limited role for the Vice President - they only get a vote when there is a tie.

The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided.

The U.S. Senate website explains that the modern role of Vice Presidents has been to preside over the Senate only on ceremonial occasions or as I said above - in the case of a tie. The VP does not actually control or run the Senate - they do not develop legislation or determine how it is debated or presented.... that responsibility lies more with the two Senate leaders... with the Senate Majority Leader actually running the Senate.

So Palin was wrong - and a bit right - at the same time. The VP is not in charge of the Senate... but does preside over it upon occasion.

 

[Marnie]

Don't you guys watch tv? I watch alot these days, the channels showed her 3 times announcing the same thing in different speeches and she IS wrong, she can break a tie, she can not get in their and change things and help make good decisions like she is announcing. I guess people just see what they want, I saw it quite clearly, coming out of her mouth all 3 times, they showed it back to back and then discussed it. She's wrong, plain and simple.

And I watch all the channels, MSNBC, FOX, CNN, all of them actually and I don't sleep good at night either so watch various ones even over nite, and it doesn't look good for the Republicans, it seems to me it's because of all the smearing rather than stating what their intents are, because they really don't have many idea's. I think they are ruining it for themselves.

 

[Cathy_H]

Governor Palin was responding to a third grader's inquiry," she said. "She was explaining in terms a third-grader could understand that the vice-president is also president of the U.S. Senate."

 

[littlesteppers]

Like your new signature Cathy

 

[Bassett]

The Vice President of the United States[1] is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation, or removal of the president, should he or she accept the position. Every presidential term ends on January 20 of the year immediately after a presidential election. As designated by the Constitution of the United States, the vice president also serves as the President of the Senate, and may break tie votes in that chamber.[2] He or she may be assigned additional duties by the president but, as the Constitution assigns no executive powers to the vice president, in performing such duties he or she acts only as an agent of the president.

May not be what you think but the Vice President does serves as the PRESIDENT of the Senate. They may not have as much power as the President does but I feel she did a great job of explaining to a child what a vp does. You have to get on a level with the child which she does very well. She actually was not ALL wrong.

 

[mininik]

Like your new signature Cathy

"Colin Powell said, "I think the president has to start using the power of his PERSONALITY".... So now we're counting on Obama's charming personality to keep our Country safe! Why didn't Powell use the word "experience"? THAT is disturbing! ..."

The definition of personality is hardly limited to one's charm or lack thereof:

Main Entry: per·son·al·i·ty

Pronunciation: \ˌpər-sə-ˈna-lə-tē, ˌpər-ˈsna-\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural per·son·al·i·ties

Etymology: Middle English personalite, from Anglo-French personalité, from Late Latin personalitat-, personalitas, from personalis

Date: 15th century

1 a: the quality or state of being a person b: personal existence

2 a: the condition or fact of relating to a particular person ; specifically : the condition of referring directly to or being aimed disparagingly or hostilely at an individual b: an offensively personal remark <angrily resorted to personalities>

3 a: the complex of characteristics that distinguishes an individual or a nation or group ; especially : the totality of an individual's behavioral and emotional characteristics b: a set of distinctive traits and characteristics <the energetic personality of the city>

4 a: distinction or excellence of personal and social traits ; also : a person having such quality b: a person of importance, prominence, renown, or notoriety <a TV personality>

 

[littlesteppers]

Love your new signature CATHY!

 

[mininik]

Love your new signature CATHY!

You could always PM Cathy if that was meant to be a private message. Last time I checked, this is a public forum.

 

[AppyLover2]

You could always PM Cathy if that was meant to be a private message. Last time I checked, this is a public forum.

Sheesh!! What got your knickers in a knot??

 

[mininik]

I don't wear knickers, therefore it's impossible for them to be knotted.

 

[Bassett]

Sheesh!! What got your knickers in a knot??

 

[Danielle_E.]

The Vice President of the United States[1] is the first person in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation, or removal of the president, should he or she accept the position. Every presidential term ends on January 20 of the year immediately after a presidential election. As designated by the Constitution of the United States, the vice president also serves as the President of the Senate, and may break tie votes in that chamber.[2] He or she may be assigned additional duties by the president but, as the Constitution assigns no executive powers to the vice president, in performing such duties he or she acts only as an agent of the president.
(bolding added)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vice_Presiden...e_United_States

Origin of the position: Constitution (1787)

Article I, Section 2, of the Constitution appears to establish a succession to the Office of the President:

"The Vice President of the United States shall be President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the office of President.

Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution, in contrast, appears to establish the position of Acting President:

"In case of the removal of the President from office, or of his death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, the same shall devolve upon the Vice President, and the Congress may by law provide for the case of removal, death, resignation or inability, both of the President and Vice President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly, until the disability be removed, or a President shall be elected."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acting_Presid...e_United_States

Sorry but she was not asked that. She was asked what her job is as a VP not if something happened and she became President. If she doesn't know what her job is THAT IS SCARY!

 

[Cathy_H]

The definition of personality is hardly limited to one's charm or lack thereof

I didn't say the definition was limited to one's charm.... Powell made the statement, "and so I think the president has to start using the power of the oval office and the power of his personality..............." Is THAT the only qualifier that Powell feels Obama has to make him president? If so, perhaps that is why Powell joined Obama's side or perhaps Powell was coerced to join Obama to keep an eye on him! If Powell felt Obama had the experience to run our Country why did he NOT use that word instead of personality? How many terriorists do you think threw down their weapons and turned tail and ran because of someone's charming personality? :Cold-Scared

This is NOT a talent contest!

It is the United States of America who is seeking a leader to guide us safely through some of the most difficult times that we might ever encounter! I don't want my beloved grandchildren subjected to the horrific events that might occur if Obama's personality fails him!

distinction or excellence of personal and social traits

.......... No mention of experience here either.
Oh - thanks Christine!