<p>How about Evan Bayh- the Midwest is always in play for both sides. I think if BO thinks he can take some Southern states it will be one of the Virginians otherwise someone from the Midwest- Indiana or Missouri.</p>
<p>But I thought if Kerry took Gebhart he would have won.</p>
<p>Also can any provide feedback on Sam Nunn- if BO feels he has a chance in Georgia does Nunn help. Is he a viable candidate or is he to old. I have to go to wickipedia</p>
<p>A Southern conservative governor of a significant state.</p>
<p>Someone who will help him win Ohio/Pennsylvania/Michigan.</p>
<p>House Budget committee chairman John Spratt of South Carolina. A southern Democrat and someone who knows how to improve Washington.</p>
<p>I think he’ll never pick Sam Nunn. Way too conservative. It doesn’t make much sense to me for him to pick someone who would alienate his “base” so much: they might have no choice in whom to vote for, but the enthusiasm level would go way down. Including mine.</p>
<p>Just as one example, he’s way too associated with homophobia. He wasn’t simply one of the people responsible for DADT, but relied on the crudest possible stereotypes at the time. He was also fairly notorious for rooting out and firing gay people on his own staff, for being gay. All of which many people couldn’t care less about, I’m sure, but which I think is, or should be, a disqualifying factor for anyone in terms of the VP nomination of the Democratic party in 2008. No matter how long ago – more than 15 years now, I guess – it happened.</p>
<p>Evan Bayh (Indiana); Chuck Hagel (Nev); Kathleen Sebelius (Kansas) Tim Kaine (Virginia) ; John Lynch (NH)
I think any of these would be good candidates and good vice presidents.</p>
<p>I like John Spratt’s stance on energy, LW: [Spratt</a> (SC05) :: Newsroom :: Spratt Statement on Drilling](<a href=“http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/sc05_spratt/drilling.html]Spratt”>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/sc05_spratt/drilling.html)</p>
<p>I like Kathleen Sebelius but she simply is not very well known.</p>
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<p>I’d be really interested if Evan Bayh got elected vice president - not because of Bayh but because of his wife. The LA Times did a big article on Susan Bayh more than ten years ago about how her whole life she has had the desire and plan to become First Lady, with Jackie Kennedy as her role model. I’d never before heard of anyone seriously planning and maneuvering to get to be First Lady some day. Seems like an odd goal. </p>
<p>She started as a USC Song Girl (perhaps the highest form of cheerleaderhood in all of California if not the nation). Graduated from the law school and became a successful corporate lawyer. Married Bayh - the son of a well-known politician and a rising young politico himself. Been spending the years raising her kids and serving as first lady of Indiana. If Bayh ends up on a national ticket, I’d say Mrs. Bayh’s plan is still on track.</p>
<p>coureur, I don’t think that the marketers will find it such a good idea. Obama/Bayh is too vulnerable to mocking (‘Obama/Bye-Bye’, etc.)</p>
<p>I think Biden would be a great choice! He could help carry Delaware! lol</p>
<p>If Obama continues to loose ground in the polls, it will likely be Hillary. She has broad appeal among working class Americans and people need to have the reassurance that she is there to guide Barack.</p>
<p>Richardson</p>
<p>The latest Rasmussen poll shows Obama getting a solid bounce in recent days.</p>
<p>[Rasmussen</a> Reports: The most comprehensive public opinion coverage ever provided for a presidential election.](<a href=“http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/general_election_match_up_history]Rasmussen”>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/general_election_match_up_history)</p>