This chapter explores the constitutional powers and ethical responsibilities of the vice president during elections, emphasizing historical examples and their impact on democracy. It critiques the perception of the vice president as a pivotal figure in electoral disputes, highlighting the necessity of collective congressional action and the complexities of the electoral process.
In this last regular episode of our mini-series about the road to selecting a president, we are joined by David Fontana of GW Law to talk about the Vice President. What role does the Constitution give the Vice President in counting electoral votes? And can this be manipulated?