- John Edwards. Not much change one way or the other. Pictures with Kerry looked great.
- Wesley Clark. Climbing fast. As long as national security concerns remain in the headlines, Clark will benefit. Now if he could only erase the Pulaski County tape.
- Bob Graham. Falling. Polls showing lack of impact on the ticket in Florida, and a feeling that he's too old or too uninspiring, hurting him.
- Dick Gephardt. Old reliable. Waiting for the others to fall.
- Bill Nelson. If he can find a way to have Jeb removed and a Democrat put in his place, would probably be the choice.
- Evan Bayh. The DLC choice. Pray that Kerry is smarter than that.
- Mary Landrieu. Only if Kerry starts to fall behind by a lot.
- Max Cleland. Georgia and handicap are his big handicaps.
- John Breaux. Zell Miller's choice.
- John Lewis. To fill out the field and make a lot of people here happy.
Note: Not including Bill Richardson because he has ruled himself out.
Timing for selection prediction: Early May.