Governor Ted Strickland (OH)
Ted Strickland was only elected Governor of Ohio last year. He has previously served in Congress (1993-95, 1997-2007). Strickland's a minister and has also worked as a psychologist and college professor.
Pro:
- Gov. of the state that decided the 2004 presidential election
- Won with 60% of the vote
- He's a minister, might play well in some swing states
Con:
- Has just been elected Gov. in 2006
Suitability for the eventual nominee (rating from 1 (least likely) to 10 (most likely))
Hillary Clinton:
6 - Ohio's essential, a Gov. would balance the ticket, Strickland won't outshine her like others might
John Edwards:
4 - would give the ticket a regional balance, though a woman or minority VP is more likely
Barack Obama:
4 - Ohio's just around the corner from Illinois, then again so was Tennessee from Arkansas when we had Clinton/Gore
Bill Richardson:
2 - unlikely that he'll pick a Governor, at least not this one
(Wikipedia Bio)
