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Who Will Win the Veep Sweepstakes?

Posted Apr 5, 08 5:36 PM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – John Kerry was mulling a pick for vice president at this time 4 years ago, but Democratic hopefuls today refuse to name a running mate. Still, Politico’s Ben Smith has an early roundup of who could be Clinton’s and Obama’s first choices in the No. 2 slot.

Obama:

  • Joe Biden: The Delaware senator boasts national security experience, but comes with a big mouth.
  • Mike Bloomberg: New York’s Republican mayor would provide balance, but "creates the Archie Bunker nightmare ticket: African-American and Jew.”
Clinton:
  • Ted Strickland: He governs Ohio, a key state, but lacks national security know-how.
  • Barack Obama: The Illinois senator could entice black voters, but may remind them about nasty words he and Hillary have exchanged.
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Hillary Clinton might be consider Wesley Clark for VP if she wins the Democratic nomination.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Joe Biden may be a leading contender on Barack Obama's list for VP, Politico says.   (AP Photo/Kevin Sanders)
Barack Obama might consider Michael Bloomberg for VP if he wins the Democratic nomination.   (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Indiana senator Evan Bayh could be among Clinton's top picks for VP, Politico says.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Hillary Clinton may consider Ohio governor Ted Strickland for VP, Politico.   (AP Photo/David Kohl)
Dems don't have a nominee yet, but chatter persists about who'll be the ticket's No. 2.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Dems don't have a nominee yet, but chatter persists about who'll be the ticket's No. 2.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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