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All right, I've seen all of the different polls featuring the usual suspects (Edwards, Clark, Gephardt, etc.), but I was wondering-these ten candidates would seem like very good candidates for the VP slot, yet I've hardly seen a word written about any of them. I was wondering what DUers thought of the list and who they thought should be gaining some attention from the media. Here are the ten:
Bill Daley-Illinois-Former Secretary of Commerce-1948
Why he'd be good-He worked under Bill Clinton during a time of great economic strength-couldn't the Secretary of Commerce take a little credit? Plus, he's famous for being able to deliver Illinois-could he do it with other Midwestern states.
Reason why he's not being mentioned-He's overshadowed by his brother, Mayor Daley.
Jeff Bingaman-New Mexico-U.S. Senator-1943
Why he'd be good-He comes from a major swing state, he's very popular, he usually wins by great margins, and we wouldn't lose his seat (the gov's a Democrat).
Reason why he's not being mentioned-That governor, Bill Richardson, is soaking up all of his attention.
Jim Hunt-North Carolina-Former Governor-1937
Why he'd be good-He's a very popular former governor of a Southern state and is a proven vote-getter.
Reason why he's not being mentioned-There's another person from NC that seems to be winning the media's attention.
Brereton Jones-Kentucky-Former Governor-1939
Why he'd be good-A Southern Democrat governor from Kentucky-while this isn't a swing state, having a Southerner on the ticket could help in the Southern swing states (LA, Arkansas, and potentially VA and NC).
Reason why he's not being mentioned-He's been out of office for nearly a decade.
Tom Carper-Delaware-For. Rep., For. Governor, and Senator-1947
Why he'd be good-Both a senator and a former administrator, Carper is also a former chair of the NGA and took down a political titan in 2000.
Reason why he's not being mentioned-I have no idea.
Ben Nelson-Nebraska-For. Governor and Senator-1941
Why he'd be good-There's no way that Republicans can call him a liberal, his winning in Nebraska proves that he can get out the vote in conservative states, and he could help Blue Dog Democrats win in Congress.
Reason why he's not being mentioned-He definitely won't be the darling of the liberal wing of the party.
Bob Miller-Nevada-For. Governor-1945
Why he'd be good-As a former chair of the NGA (a gold mine of potential donors), he's from a swing state, and he'll be able to bring out votes in the West.
Reason why he's not being mentioned-I have no idea.
Jack Reed-Rhode Island-For. Representative and Senator-1949
Why he'd be good-He's supremely popular in Rhode Island, he's a very determined, but quiet senator who will be liked by the left wing of the party.
Reason why he's not being mentioned-He's from New England and wouldn't bring any geography to the ticket.
Richard Bryan-Nevada-For. governor and For. senator-1937
Why he'd be good-He's a former administrator with connections to Washington, he managed to win several tough reelections (he's a fighter).
Reason why he's not being mentioned-He didn't run again in 2000-maybe he wants out of politics. Otherwise, he'd be great.
Martin Sheen-California-Actor-1940
Why he'd be good-If Ronny and Arnold can do it, why can't Sheen? There's no question that he can act presidential and he'll be beloved by the liberal wing of the party.
Reason why he's not being mentioned-Ronny and Arnold couldn't act, Sheen can-can only bad actors win public office?
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