Is Gov. Gary Locke a good VP choice?

[Renew Deal]

I live in NY so I don't know a lot about what goes on in WA. He seems to be a bright, good guy. Is that true? Is he a good VP pick?

[RichM]

1. He's bright, but do you remember his "Response" to the SOTU last

year? It was wimpy, tepid & spineless. He's a decent & intelligent fellow, but comes across as a weakling. I also don't think he stands for anything in particular -- sort of a generic bland Democrat.

[dumpster_baby]

2. The VP should be one of Clark, Edwards or Kerry

These 3 have already had tons of media exposure that will be valuable in the GE. Not to mention their obvious qualifications, especially Clark and Edwards.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

3. He's very unpopular in WA state right now as are most gov's

caught up in Bush's deficit spending. States are all hurting. He isn't very animated so NO.

[TexasSissy]

4. Never heard of him. Two nor'easterners on the same ticket?

Does Kerry WANT to lose the south intentionally?

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. Washinton State is on the west coast

[KnucklesBuchanan]

7. As a WA resident, let me say:

NO. Locke isn't a good VP choice for anyone. As governors go, he's been acceptable, but not a standout. He has a very bad habit of getting little done by allowing the state legislature to lead, instead of doing the leading himself. For me personally, he's been a huge disappointment as governor.

[newyawker99]

8. Hi KnucklesBuchanan!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[West Coast Democrat]

5. WA is already a lock

we need a VP who can pick up some swing states

[davidinalameda]

9. have to agree--no

from what I understand, he's had to forgo a re-election run because he knew he would probably lose the primary

[sandnsea]

10. Edwards or Richardson

I don't see any other really good choice out there.