Reply #28: Obama would need a southerner

[JDPriestly]

Frankly, I don't know of any other than Clark. Neither Biden nor Dodd would balance the ticket. The northeast is easy to win. You need a conservative state like Ohio to work. Richardson would bring New Mexico but might lose support elsewhere. He has not shown himself to make a really strong impression on television in spite of his distinguished record and wealth of experience. He just does not have the personality. There may be less known politicians who would make a great vice president.