Profile of third of who I think are the seven leading candidates for VP.
Pros: Successful two-term governor of a republican state. Tax cutting record could offset "tax raiser" charge against Kerry. Attractive and relatively young, 46. Moderate from the midwest.
Cons: No evidence his popularity will transfer beyond Indiana, a state which he can't carry for Kerry anyway. Up for re-election. DLC favorite. Would alienate many progressive and populist Democrats. No particular foreign policy experience.
Outlook: Only if Kerry thinks the DLC route is the way to victory and only if polling shows that Bayh actually adds more points to a Kerry ticket in, say, Ohio, will he have a chance.