The Tangled Webb Of Vice-Presidential Politics

By Kleinheider Posted on May 8, 2008 at 7:49 am

With his nomination all but certain, Sharon Cobb has taken to pondering who might be the best Vice-Presidential choice for Illinois Senator:

What about Joe Biden, who has more foreign affairs experience than any of the original people running for President with the exception of Chris Dodd? Would an older, established white man with a plethora of experience help Barack more than Hillary or John? Biden or Dodd might make a good balance, though I’m not sure either would benefit Barack in the states where he needs help. On the other hand, both men have been fully vetted as well.

Bill Richardson, anyone? Aside from his experience in negotiating with North Korea and other troubled spots, he could be most helpful in picking up the Hispanic vote, a group where Obama is relatively weak. Hillary is strong with Hispanics, so she would help there as well.

What do you think? Who do you think should be Barack’s running mate?

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