This is an open thread on who you think Obama should have for V.P. besides Hillary Clinton.  I know there are many discussions on why she should be V.P.  They are not hard to find.  Please refrain from them here.

The purpose of this thread is to see who the other contenders besides Hillary are.  So please post on who you consider to be the best choice and why.  The more information the better.  If you like Hillary perhaps you could discuss who your second option would be or what Hillary supporter you would consider for the position.

Some considerations for what makes a good Vice President:
--Debater/public speaker/attack dog: the primary function of the V.P.  in the campaign season.  How well do they speak of Obama?  Defend him?  How well will they attack smears and GOP talking points and positions?
--Are they vetted?  Any skeletons in the closet?
--Would they make a great President?  Are they Presidential?
--Good relations with the Senate?  Senate leadership? 
--Diplomatic?  They may have to break ties in the Senate.
--Are they too influential in their current position?  They may not want to the day to day duties of the V.P.  Funerals, etc.
--Appearance and manner.  Unfortunately in this day and age you have to look relatively good and have a pleasant or appealing image. 
--Are they media savy?  Are they good a good communicator?  Pleasant voice?
--Geographic and demographic concerns:
          --Region/state:  Can they offer a win in a key swing     state or key region?  key demographic appeal in a region(s)?
          --Demographics to consider:  race, religion, ethnicity, class or income level they might appeal to.
          --Also important, by taking the VP role will it leave an important vacancy that may need to be filled or cannot be? 
--Issues.  Do they offer experience on a key issue?  Or if not, could they offer experience on an issue that is not currently talked about but that could become a winner? 
--Do they line up well with Obama on the issues?  You do not want a counter-intuitive stance on the issues.
--Have they endorsed or supported Obama through and through.  We cannot have a candidate for VP that has talked smack about Obama or other wise damaged his credibility.

I'm sure there are other considerations as well.  However, I think that's a pretty good start.

What are you waiting for?  Weigh in on your choice right now: