Best Kerry VP Pick

[Michael Z]

Clark should figure in a Kerry administration, perhaps as Secretary of State... but I can't really see him as VP pick. Two Vietnam veterans on the ticket might be overdoing the Band Of Brothers thing just a little bit.

A VP should add variety as well as acumen. Edwards would be the perfect choice for Kerry as he'd level out most of Kerry's perceived weaknesses. Where Kerry is from the North, Edwards is from the South. Where Kerry is uncharismatic, Edwards is entertaining. Where Kerry is regarded as aloof and distant, Edwards portrays himself as a 'man of the people'. I've been saying this for ages (even as early as the Iowa caucus), but Edwards would be the best choice for Kerry.

Of course there is still the VERY distant possibility of a Kerry/McCain ticket, but it's not exactly the most realistic option. (Even though one thing's for sure, the rumours of disloyalty have definitely harmed McCain's chances of receiving the Republican nomination for 2008, no matter what the result will be this year.)

[Michael Z]

Edwards

That's interesting, since you used to be in favour of Bayh... perhaps the strength of my argument convinced you?

[Michael Z]

That's interesting, since you used to be in favour of Bayh... perhaps the strength of my argument convinced you?

I decided Bayh was not the guy back in April.

Because of the strength of my argument?

[Michael Z]

I would say that Edwards is probably the best choice. Not because of his Southern appeal or ability to carry an particular states, but because he really does bring a whole, powerful new persona and new issues to the campaign. The only problem is he is more likeable and a stronger candidate in nearly every way than Kerry. So Kerry would have to be careful Edwards does not overnalnce the ticket, making it bottom heavy.

(Finds it extremely difficult to pay attention to anything M is saying due to his new signature...)

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Dang.