WARNING: The following contains spoilers from season 4 ofHouse of Cards.
Read at your own risk!
Yes,House of Cardsis pure fiction.
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No, Frank Underwood is not one of this years real-life presidential candidates.
Andno, nothing that happens on screen in season 4 isreal.
Vice President Claire Underwood?Hmm.
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Simpson) and Greg Wawro to break down the facts for each.
(Both professors watchHouse of Cardsbut did not watch season 4 prior to being asked.)
In principle, yeah, she can be the vice presidential candidate.
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The only issue to a First Lady becoming VP?
(House of Cardsskirts this issue by separating Frank and Claire and establishing Claires roots in Texas.)
Electorally, it would be unfeasible.
QUESTION 2
If Will Conway wins, his British wife Hannah Conway would become First Lady.
Can a First Lady be from another country?
Still, it could have an effect depending on popular opinion.
Which means, inHouse of Cards-land, Hannah passes the test.
Its the party that establishes the rules, but its certainly within the rules to throw it open.
In other words, exactly what Frank Underwood wants to hear.
As he puts it, The election has to occur, and there have to be candidates.
In the end, Lucas Goodwins efforts were for nothing.
(RIP Meechum.)
How often can candidates meet?
As candidates, they can do whatever they want, he explains.
The president can invite anyone to the White House to talk.
It doesnt usually happen during the election.
BONUS QUESTION
What is the most accurate scene or story youve seen onHouse of Cards?
I think theres an irony to it, but theres truth to it.
That is incredibly realistic … That is something members of Congress have to do.
Something Frank, as POTUS, shouldnt forget.
House of Cardsis streaming on Netflix.
