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On the recordAugust 14, 2008
The vice president really only has two duties. One is to cast a tie vote, in the Senate in case of a tie vote, to cast the tiebreaking vote. And the other is to inquire daily as to the health of the president.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain outlines the primary responsibilities of the vice president.

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