Thursday, October 23, 2008

Vice Presidential Trivia

Pop Quiz time.

Until recently, a Vice Presidential candidate has usually been selected for their geographical relevance. It would surprise no one that New York is the leading supplier with 11 out of the 46 total Veeps.

Guess which electorally powerful state is number 2 on the list?

Hint #1 - VPs from this state started showing up in the mid-19th century.
Hint #2 - This state has gone for the same party since 1968.

Answer (Highlight to see): Indiana (5 - Schuyler Colfax, Thomas Hendricks, Charles Fairbanks, Thomas Marshall, Dan Quayle)

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