Is edwards the best VP?

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Because the liberal media loves her - they always will.  And you're right.  Kerry would never pick her.  His first appointment would have to be a food taster.

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We could only hope Kerry would pick Hillary.  That would be sweet - but it's not going to happen.  She's a polarizing figure the Dem nominee doesn't need.  Obviously I'm not privy to polling done by the Kerry people, but I'd be surprised if Hillary polled well as VP.

As for Edwards, he's coming off a real run of name recognition and positive press.  That makes his numbers look better I think.  However, he wouldn't bring a single state from the South (and that includes NC) into the fold as Kerry is absolutely dead in the South.  I think Kerry will go with Gephart to compete better in the Midwest.  Losing the entire South means Dems have to do well in states like Ohio.  Without those states, they are finished.

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The only conservative Democrats left reside in the South and there is no way in hell John Kerry will win a single state in the South.  No Southerner on the ticket will make the South swallow John Kerry.

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Florida IS somewhat different.  Graham is not the answer there however.  His rhettoric during his presidential run hurt him badly there.  Nelson perhaps could give Kerry an outside chance there but I doubt it.  Plus Nelson would add nothing in in Midwest or any other part of the country.  That would be a Florida or nothing strategy.  We will see if Kerry wants to pick Florida as the place he wants to roll the dice.