Currently the attention in the Presidential race seems to be all focused on the Iowa and New Hampshire caucuses, but they are also giving an indication of what could be the VP derby that will soon follow the nomination process.
If Senator Clinton, Obama or Edwards become the Democratic nominees the following names are rising to the top of the betting pool:
Sen. Evan Bayh: from the Midwest and has a background as a Governor and a successful Senator in a Republican state and he has been campaigning for Sen. Clinton since he withdrew from the election
Governor Bill Richardson: A Hispanic Presidential Candidate and from the Mountain states that are now in clear play for both parties
Governor Tom Vilsack: He has been very active with Sen. Clinton in Iowa and also has a great personal story and will not overshadow the Presidential candidate
Senator Joe Biden: He definitely bolsters any Presidential candidates Foreign policy credentials
Senator Jim Webb: Strong Military background, former Republican, from a Republican state also very symbolic over his victory over Mark Allen
Governor Mark Warner: Attractive candidate who won in a Republican state and is very popular in Virginia and could bring that state to the Democrats
There are many other candidates and as the picks of Sen. Lieberman, Dan Quayle tell us there are some surprising candidates that are not talked about a lot but could surprise us like Gov. Martin O'Malley from Maryland, Harold Ford Jr., Gov. Schweitzer from Montana.
Who else could be a VP for any one of these candidates?
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Jim Webb may be the most suitable candidate for VP since Obama's biggest weakness against McCain comes on military background and foreign policy. Jim Webb can help end this weakness with his strong military history. His republican history may also sway independent voters.
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