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October 12, 2008 7:26:50 AM CDT



Obama's VP Search Fields a General

Posted Jun 10, 08 8:30 PM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – Barack Obama’s VP selection team had a busy couple of days on Capitol Hill, talking up possible running mates with legislators. A new name in the mix is that of retired Gen. James Jones, MSNBC reports. Joe Biden and Ohio governor Ted Strickland also came under scrutiny; Bill Richardson, Janet Napolitano, Mike Bloomberg, and Chuck Hagel did not..

Also on the list:

  • Hillary Clinton
  • John Kerry
  • Evan Bayh
  • Jim Webb
  • Bill Nelson
  • Jack Reed
  • Chris Dodd
For even more names and scuttlebutt, click the link below.

Source MSNBC

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama.   (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
General James L. Jones, the 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, addresses the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit   (KRT Photos)
NATO commander General James Jones.   (Getty Images)
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