Can someone be Speaker of the House and Vice President at the same time?

In other words, can Obama nominate Pelosi to be his vice president, and if so, what happens to her role of Speaker of the House?

first d says:

July 14, 2011 at 8:22 pm

She would be Speaker and a VP Candidate at the same time. However, since the Speaker is a member of Congress with a 2-year term, she would have to probably give up her House seat for the election in November. Hence, if they were to win the Presidential/VP election, she would be inaugurated at VP in January, 2009. And another Congressman/Congresswoman would assume the Speaker’s role.
regerugged says:

July 14, 2011 at 8:39 pm

No. If Mrs. Pelosi got another job, her district would have to elect a replacement, and the House would have to elect another leader.

What a godawful combination you came up with!!!!!!!

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