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If nominated, who should Sen. Obama choose as his running mate?

Essay and/or background: It looks now like Obama will probably be the Democratic nominee. Who would be the best choice for vice presidential nominee, both politically and for ability in office?

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Gov. Janet Napolitano

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Napolitano lacks a national reputation.

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Napolitano would not bring foreign policy experience, which may be something Obama could use.

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Sen. John Edwards

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Edwards is already a loser. Not to be a jerk, because I like him, but he lost once. Also, what state or policy does he bring with him? He can't win NC.

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Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

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Even with her, Kansas would likely go Republican, so the slot would be wasted from an electoral politics perspective.

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Sen. Joe Biden

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Biden's state (and region) would be won by Obama anyway, so there's no real electoral help

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Biden is a senator, and 2 senators running together may not be very attractive.

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Democrats shouldn't risk losing a Senate seat

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Gen. Wesley Clark

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He endorsed Hillary Clinton over Obama.

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Sen. Tom Daschle

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Sen. Hillary Clinton

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There have been too many attacks from Clinton for Obama to feel comfortable running with her.

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Mayor Michael Bloomberg

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I think Bob Casey Would be A great addition to the ticket he brings two states that are needed to win the general and they are Pennsylvania and Ohio

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Gov. Bill Richardson

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Sen. Chris Dodd

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