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Dear Mike
You are incorrect A President and a VP can come from the same state. A delegate to the electoral college may not vote for a Prez and VP from the same state if he comes from that same state. For instance A delegate from NY can not vote for a P and VP if they are both from NY. Read your 12th and 22nd amendment, you must have learned your civics from GW and the GOP
Hi Greg,
I'm not sure exactly what answer you are replying to, but if I said that there is an direct prohibition, I must have misspoke.
The 12th Amendment had the practical effect of preventing a President and VP running from the same State since they would not want to give up home state votes for part of the ticket. But theoretically, I suppose a President could run from the same State. It's just that it has never happened and, as long as the 12th Amendment is in place, never will.
- Mike
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Michael Troy
Expertise
I will answer general questions regarding freedom of speech, petition, or religion. I specialize in cases involving public employment or education, as well as issues related to campaign finance. But I can`t give specific legal advice involving specific cases you might have.
Experience
As an attorney for the Center for Individual Rights, I worked on a number of free speech cases, including Rosenberger v. Univ. of Virginia, in which the Supreme Court upheld my clients' right to run a student newspaper without discrimination because of its religious conent. I also worked on White v. Julian, which protected the right of people to protest against a homeless shelter in their neighborhood.
I also worked for the Federal Election Commission on several cases regarding the right to participate in the election process.
Organizations
Former Attorney for Center for Individual Rights.
Publications
Washington Post
Washington Times
Education/Credentials
J.D. from Univ. of Michigan Law School
Awards and Honors
Truman Scholar
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