Day-Tripper
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Out of 45 US presidents, only 5 were former vice presidents who later got elected themselves. Joe Biden could become the 6th.
9 more became president when the POTUS died in office or resigned. They don't count for this trivia question. 12 more ran for president but did not get elected. Losers! They don't count for this question either. Forget 'em!
Considering most vice presidents accept the position believing it to be a jumping off point to their own future election runs, I was kinda surprised to find out that only 5 former Veeps later ran & won the election for POTUS. If I had to guess I'd have said 10-20 or maybe more.
Who can name them?
Again, I know it's the Internet & all, but I'm asking for no cheating.
Clue: All 5 were Protestant white men.
9 more became president when the POTUS died in office or resigned. They don't count for this trivia question. 12 more ran for president but did not get elected. Losers! They don't count for this question either. Forget 'em!
Considering most vice presidents accept the position believing it to be a jumping off point to their own future election runs, I was kinda surprised to find out that only 5 former Veeps later ran & won the election for POTUS. If I had to guess I'd have said 10-20 or maybe more.
Who can name them?
Again, I know it's the Internet & all, but I'm asking for no cheating.
Clue: All 5 were Protestant white men.