BAYH THE WAY?
August 12th, 2008, 8:58 am · Post a Comment · posted by Dan Lehr
Indiana Senator Evan Bayh is on the short-short list for Obama’s Vice President.
Today’s New York Times takes a look at the pros & cons:
“Mr. Bayh’s record points up the risks and rewards for Mr. Obama of adding a running mate from a Republican-leaning state, someone whose votes and credentials could compensate for perceived weaknesses of Mr. Obama but potentially alienate progressive Democrats crucial to Mr. Obama’s success.
But admirers, some of whom are actively promoting Mr. Bayh as a No. 2, say he could complement Mr. Obama in areas like executive experience and economic expertise, while bolstering the image of a generational change. And his earlier allegiance to Mrs. Clinton could help soothe disgruntled Clinton supporters.”
On a purely superficial level, “Obama/Bayh” has a good ring to it (more so than the awfully clunky “Obama/Sibelius.”
We’re still steadfastly sticking with our pick that Obama will choose either a) a name that hasn’t been talked about yet or b) General Colin Powell, or c) both a) & b).
What do you think?
