"Run" in the sense of political positions means "be a candidate in a political election". As has been pointed out, that isn't how the selection of a VP works. He could say that he was "running for VP" after the convention if the candidate selects him... but he can't do it now.

FSogol

(47,665 posts)

11. I plan on running for Galactic Beer Pope.

Reply to CK_John (Reply #2)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:55 PM

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Cha

(320,554 posts)

13. Good Luck with that!

Reply to FSogol (Reply #11)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 08:12 PM

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FSogol

(47,665 posts)

14. I'm pleased I can count on your support.

Reply to Cha (Reply #13)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 08:17 PM

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Cha

(320,554 posts)

16. Totally!

Reply to FSogol (Reply #14)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 08:20 PM

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shanny

(6,709 posts)

3. Nobody does that.

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:23 PM

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The Velveteen Ocelot

(131,224 posts)

5. You can't run for Vice POTUS. You can only hope to be selected by the candidate,

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:26 PM

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so "running" would consist only of making it be known that you want to be the running mate. If Bernie wants the job he'd have to persuade the nominee (and the party). I don't see that happening for a lot of reasons, the least controversial of which is his age. Most candidates prefer a younger running mate because that person has to take over if the president dies or is incapacitated, AND to have a leg up for the next election. Bernie was born in 1941 and so would be nearly 80 in 2021 when the new president takes office, and 88 after another two terms. Either way, it's not happening.

SCantiGOP

(14,758 posts)

6. You can't run for VP

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:30 PM

Oct 2018

OP seems confused.

NightWatcher

(39,382 posts)

8. When you stir the shit, be sure bend your elbow and wrist

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:42 PM

Oct 2018

It gets thick sometimes and you don't want to wear out your joints with that repetitive motion.

Happy stirring.

CK_John

(10,005 posts)

12. Bernie doesn't want to run for POTUS he just wants to preach his

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #8)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:59 PM

Oct 2018

1960 ideas.

This way he will not get in the way the party candidates.

KelleyKramer

(11,597 posts)

20. Ha ha! ... carpal tunnel ?

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #8)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 09:27 PM

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GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)

9. He might as well run for Astronaut

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:51 PM

Oct 2018

Might want to bone up on Civics 101.

Cha

(320,554 posts)

15. lol

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Thu Oct 18, 2018, 08:18 PM

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CK_John

(10,005 posts)

17. 2020 will be led by Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, Travis Kalanick,

Reply to GulfCoast66 (Reply #9)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 08:24 PM

Oct 2018

and Tim Cook.

Elon Musk will run for Senate.

These are the folks that will be running. These people are ready for a new venture in new areas and have the money and know how.

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)

19. Lord I hope not

Reply to CK_John (Reply #17)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 09:12 PM

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WeekiWater

(3,259 posts)

10. I love everything about this.

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 07:53 PM

Oct 2018

I appreciate you.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)

18. No he won't.

Reply to CK_John (Original post)

Thu Oct 18, 2018, 08:29 PM

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