There is. The Twelfth Amendment explicitly says that the Vice President must meet the same eligibility requirements to become President. Which, as it currently stands, means at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and resided in the US for the last 14 years.
I think he should pick Airbud to show he supports canine health.
“There’s nothing in the rules that says a dog can’t be vice president”
Obviously would have to be 35 dog years old, but that shouldn’t be a problem
Actually, is there such a requirement for VP? You don’t have to meet the requirements to be in the chain of succession, you just get skipped.
There is. The Twelfth Amendment explicitly says that the Vice President must meet the same eligibility requirements to become President. Which, as it currently stands, means at least 35 years old, a natural born citizen, and resided in the US for the last 14 years.
Ah, and so Air Bud’s VP prospects have been sadly dashed.
Turns out there is a rule.
We’re talking about dogs here. Do you seriously think we could skip a good boy?