My VP Shortlist

[MatthewZD]

My short lists for the candidates.

For Obama --

former Sen. Sam Nunn
Sen. Joe Biden
Gov. Bill Richardson
Sen. Blanche Lincoln
former Gen. Wesley Clark

If Obama has a weakness, it's in military or foreign affairs.  Four of these fill that gap.  One also has executive branch experience.  I never thought of Lincoln but she could be an intriguing choice.  As for what the Clintons think, the heck with them.  As the presumptive nominee, Obama is pretty much in charge of the party now. 

For McCain --

former Gov. Mitt Romney
Rep. Eric Cantor
Gov. Mark Sanford
former Sen. Bill Frist
Rep Marsha Blackburn

Various reasons for each.  Romney and Cantor for economic expertise (Cantor's on Ways and Means), Sanford and Frist as someone who could step in as President, Blackburn to add excitement to the ticket.  All, I think, would help shore up the base without alienating moderates the way someone like Huckabee might.