“When you’re vice-president, you can only get so much distance from the president, and if you try to distance yourself, you’re going to antagonize the people who supported the president, and create the impression that you’re not just disloyal, but two-faced.”

Matthew Dallek · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-24

Dallek explained the limits and risks of a vice-president trying to distance himself from the president.