Okay, folks, I've been asked for it, and here it is: the spoiler party for Feed. Anything goes in the comments on this post only. If you haven't read the book, I ask that you not click. If you have, feel free to jump in, ask questions, discuss, or just yell at me. I'm cool either way.
I could speculate that after having your running-mate commit suicide via KA virus after he revealed he was part of a conspiracy to use KA as an instrument of terror, your credibility goes in the crapper even if you had no fricken idea (and he did try to kill you when you were opponents in the primary). Taking one of the three journalists who broke the story (the only one who was old enough to actually be President) as your running-mate, may be a desperate move to have him convince people that he really thought you weren't involved.
And, well, there's no rule that says you have to have any experience -- 35 or above, born in the US, chosen by the electoral college (usually based on popular votes).
You don't actually have to be a politician to hold office, including the office of President. Rick was practically a PR move, but he was a good one, and by that point, Ryman was basically going to win regardless, because HOLY COW the public support.
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May 11 2010, 18:29:35 UTC 7 years ago
And, well, there's no rule that says you have to have any experience -- 35 or above, born in the US, chosen by the electoral college (usually based on popular votes).
May 11 2010, 18:34:55 UTC 7 years ago
Rick was Lois' human. Poor fellow.
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May 11 2010, 18:40:38 UTC 7 years ago
I'm donating my copy of Feed to the library soon as the copy I won from Orbit books arrives.
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May 11 2010, 22:13:20 UTC 7 years ago
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May 13 2010, 16:55:48 UTC 7 years ago
EVERYBODY DIES.