In US popular mythology, presidential running mates tend to be viewed as the ultimate accessory. At best, aspiring vice presidents flatter the candidate's strengths and lend extra panache. However, the wrong choice can leave voters wondering: "What was he thinking? read more
In terms of while they were in office if any Vice President has ever been more popular than the sitting President, I would say that it depends on the week and the region. For example, LBJ, a tall and powerful Texan, would always remain more popular than John F. Kennedy, perceived of as a Boston elitist, in the South. read more
10 Most Important Vice Presidents of the US^10 Most Important Vice Presidents of the US^This list is not ranking who was the "best" or "worst" or "greatest" vice-president. It is exclusively concentrated on which vice-presidents were most influential in regards to the evolution of the office. read more
For a variety of reasons they would all remain popular enough during their terms as Vice President with the American people to go on to become President of the United States. The exceptions, like LBJ who came to office following the assassination of the sitting president, or Ford who came to power after the resignation of Nixon, can still be considered "popular". read more