Electing the Vice President: a new system

Sarah Palin and Joe Biden are not very good choices for vice president. We have had poor choices for a long time. Presidential nominees in both major parties have selected running mates. Their parties have not. While views of party members are a factor, the presidential nominee makes the decision alone. Amend the constitution and eliminate running mates. Vote only for president. Oh, excuse me, vote for electors who then vote for president. We don't want democracy to take hold. After taking office, the new president would nominate a new vice president. I doubt that McCain or Obama would choose Palin or Biden if that were done. No need to balance the ticket or placate minor constituencies, just make a solid selection. We already have a method for filling the office of vice president. Amendment XXV (25) - February 10, 1967 Section 2. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress. Looks good to me. See my post: FEBRUARY 26, 2008 Electing the President: a new system