let's brainstorm some unconventional ideas for a VP candidate . . .

[OneBlueSky]

whether the nominee is Kerry or Edwards, what are some interesting names that might be put forward as potential running mates? . . . not only individuals you think SHOULD be nominated, but other names that maybe haven't been mentioned yet who we might consider . . . let's give special consideration to women and/or minorities who might qualify . . .

one name that I'd like to toss out is Sen. Debbie Stebanow of Michigan . . . she has a progressive record, she's a great speaker, and she's a leader in the fight for cheaper prescription drugs . . . the fact that she's from a Gore state is probably a strike against her, particularly if Kerry is the nominee (he'll need someone from the south, imo) . . . still, I think she's worth a look . . .

any others we haven't thought of yet?

[BurtWorm]

1. Did you have to put the bit about "whether the nominee is..." in there?

I would have wanted to play this game if you hadn't.

[OneBlueSky]

14. apologies to supporters of other candidates . . .

I let my personal feelings about the race intrude into the formation of this question . . . please ignore my ignorance and contribute, if you feel so inclined . . .

[BurtWorm]

17. Apology accepted.

It makes up for it a little to watch your little smiley smacking himself in the head over and over and over...

;)

[Democrats unite]

2. Excuse me, we only have 2 candidates in the race?

Reality check here please.

[Straight Shooter]

3. Lost me on that first line

.

[Clark Can WIN]

4. Rosanne Barr

Kerry or Edwards? I wasn't aware the race was over, I thought we had

90 PERCENT

of the primaies to go? Just me? :shrug:

[BurtWorm]

5. Patrick the Starfish

[Tweed]

6. First line killed a potential interesting thread

[mdguss]

7. Here are some weird ones:

Al Gore, Gary Hart, George Mitchell, Bill Moyers, Ralph Nader, Terry McAullfie, Joe Lieberman, Lincoln Chaffee and Lowell Weicker--who I think is now a Democrat supporting Dean.

[salin]

9. I loved Lowell Weicker!

miss him in the national scene - whether on topic or not he deserves a salin nonsequitor call of support on the rare occaisions where his name shows up on DU.

[BurtWorm]

10. I voted for him

against Joe Lieberman in 1988! The only time I've ever voted Republican. Or should I say "Republican."

[NV1962]

8. I suggest looking for an appropriate primate

I mean, picking a strong President and a monkey Veep would draw a sharp contrast with the alternative!

[TheDonkey]

11. Janet Jackson

some real ones would be

Anne Richards
Jesse Jackson
Ron Reagan Jr
Gray Davis ;)

[Joe the Revelator]

12. Mark Warner

VA governor. Great campaigner, great looks, great resume, no obvious downsides. I worked on his gubernatorial election as a regional press secretary and he was untouchable.He would put VA heavily in play.

[Endangered Specie]

13. Hamm all the way!!!

[D G]

15. Siegfried? Roy?

Martin Sheen? John Goodman?

[Adams Wulff]

16. Garrison Keillor

He will be pleased with the thought.

[TexasSissy]

18. Why would Edwards be a nominee? Clark has done better than he in the prim

aries. You're listening to the "anointing" of the media.