Tuesday, October 21, 2008

What does the VP do?

Just in case you didn't know this - the VP is "in charge of the Senate." This according to Sarah Palin.

This woman needs a civics class, among other things.

Moreover, the U.S. Senate website explains that the modern role of Vice Presidents has been to preside over the Senate “only on ceremonial occasions.” ThinkProgress contacted Senior Assistant Paliamentarian Peter Robinson, who also disputed Palin’s characterization of the Vice President’s role:

In modern practice the Vice President doesn’t really control the Senate. … If anyone has a responsibility to try to govern the Senate, it’s the responsibility of the two leaders.

Andrew Sullivan links to ThinkProgress with a simple question - Could she pass a citizenship test?

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