"I predict that Kerry will choose a Southerner from one of the battleground states for his vice president." I'd add "Midwest" to that.

That is probably the geographical and political strategy. And the bigger the state, the bigger the bang. We're talking Florida, Ohio, or Pennsylvania.

I don't think Edwards will make the cut although he would be an asset to the campaign, just not a big enough one. Haven't heard anything against Graham and it would remind Democrats of the Florida voting fiasco in 2000. Don't know nothing about the governor of PA.

Any women worth mentioning in the "battleground" states?

Charley Noble