My VP Shortlist

[Kevin]

Here is my shortlist for both Senator's McCain and Obama in choosing a running mate.

Vice Presidental Canidates for Senator McCain
Mitt Romney
Bobby Jindal(maybe)
Mark Sanford
Jon Huntsman
Tim Pawlenty
Meg Whitman

Vice Presidental Canidates for Senator Obama
Mike Easley
Blanche Lincoln
Even Bayh
Joe Biden(Maybe)
John Breaux
Ed Rendell
Ron Wyden

[Kevin]

Is this who you would have them put on their shortlists if you were advising them or who you think is actually on their shortlists (if a shortlist even exists yet)?

Yeah kind of.

[Kevin]

My advisory shortlists:

John McCain (in no particular order)
Governor Bobb Jindal (LA)
Governor Mark Sanford (SC)
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX)
Governor Jon Huntsman (UT)
Senator Judd Gregg (NH)
Senator John Thune (SD)
Governor Tim Pawlenty (MN)
Senator Joe Lieberman (CT)

Barack Obama (in no particular order)
Senator Blanche Lincoln (AR)
Senator Bill Nelson (FL)
Governor Phil Bredesen (TN)
Governor Mike Easley (NC)
Governor Tim Kaine (VA)
Governor Ed Rendell (PA)
Senator Evan Bayh (IN)
Governor Bill Richardson (NM)
Governor Kathleen Sebelius (KS)

I'm really surprised no one really has mentioned Blanche Lincoln yet?

[Kevin]

The whole female-from-Arkansas thing is going to eliminate her, she'd be the ultimate snub to Clinton.  She does have a nice last name to go with Obama's, Obama's team loves that sort of stuff.

What does Rob Wyden bring to the ticket besides being a West Cost, pro-gay marriage, anti-death penalty, Jewish, safe-state liberal?

Wayden comes across as quite a moderate if you look at his record, and he coud help in Nevada, New Mexico, and Colorado.   

[Kevin]

How about these other VP canidates for both McCain and Obama

Senator McCain
Charlie Crist
Tom Ridge
Meg Whitman
David Peteraus(Maybe)

Senator Obama
Brian Schweitzer
Anthony Zinni
Bob Casey
Bill Nelson
 

[Kevin]

Have I missed anyone?

Daschle

I was trying to forget.  ;-)

Well, as far as I can see -- there's nothing to be gained.  Daschle is a failed candidate in South Dakota, so I think it would be unwise to choose him.  It would be rather like McCain tapping Connie Burns or George Allen.  Hey -- Burns & Allen -- whaddya know?  Say g'night, Gracie...

That's my question? Why would Daschle be even seriously considered?