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Obama's VP Search Fields a General

James Jones, retired NATO honcho, surfaces in Hill talks

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(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.

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