Beltway Confidential

No, there is no constitutional problem with an all-Florida presidential ticket

By Timothy P. Carney
Published October 28, 2015 4:08pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
No, there is no constitutional problem with an all-Florida presidential ticket
A Rubio-Bush ticket is perfectly legal, and they don't need to win a single extra state more than a multi-state ticket would have to win -- but if they won in a close election, one of them might have to be chosen by the House or the Senate. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) | Andrew Harnik

If Marco Rubio of Florida were the Republican presidential nominee, could he pick Jeb Bush of Florida as his running mate?

Absolutely, yes, no doubt about it.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

2016 Elections Commentary Constitution Elections Florida Jeb Bush Law Marco Rubio Minusextra Timothy P. Carney