People Vote for Presidents, Not Vice Presidents

Dan Quayle Speaks Out on Abortion, the Environment And Al Gore

Q. Please size up Al Gore.

A. He's a very good debater. He was a good debater in the Senate, a good debater in the House, does his homework. ((But)) he and I disagree on almost every issue.

Q. Do Vice Presidents matter much in this race?

A. The American people vote for the President. The American people vote for the top of the ticket, where obviously the Vice President, or Vice Presidents, can help -- they can help with the core constituency out there. The bottom line is, people vote for Presidents, not Vice Presidents.

Q. What are the two...

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