Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In 1980, Ronald Reagan briefly considered making former President Gerald Ford his running mate in a one-of-a-kind “co-presidency” arrangement. The idea was extraordinary because it would have given the vice president far more influence than ever before, essentially splitting power inside the White House. Such a partnership would have been unlike anything in American history, challenging the traditional roles of president and vice president. Although the talks created a stir, the plan ultimately fell through, and Reagan chose George H. W. Bush instead. This video looks at how close the country came to a truly unprecedented leadership experiment.
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In 1980, Ronald Reagan briefly considered making former President Gerald Ford his running mate in a one-of-a-kind “co-presidency” arrangement. The idea was extraordinary because it would have given the vice president far more influence than ever before, essentially splitting power inside the White House. Such a partnership would have been unlike anything in American history, challenging the traditional roles of president and vice president. Although the talks created a stir, the plan ultimately fell through, and Reagan chose George H. W. Bush instead. This video looks at how close the country came to a truly unprecedented leadership experiment.
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