Obama: Evan Bayh, Sen. (IN)

McCain: Charlie Christ, Gov. (FL)

My rationale here.

Romney.

McCain is a complete GOP tool now. He will pick Romnobot like the good little lapdog he is.

McCain, you freaking tool, you.

Obama VP: Biden

McCain VP: Goose from the action-packed Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top Gun." Yes, Goose died in the movie, but a fake dead guy would make McCain's own "real live guy" persona more believable.

The only prospective VP that either candidate should be considering is actor Kirk Cameron. The former "Growing Pains" star has true star power, is a massive force in the young earth creationism circles - and as we all know - it's this group that had a huge impact on getting George W elected twice.

Until they require a minimum IQ to vote - the Christian Conservatives will be a massive force to be reckoned with. And Kirk is a true hero among these mouthbreathers.

But - McCain will probably pick Romney - and Obama will most certainly pick Biden. I don't think they're concerned about losing senate seats - because currently Democrats could run Rosie O'donnells used vibrator against Republitards and we'd win.

Vibrate on fuckers!

Due to recent policy shifts, I believe Obama/McCain.

Repub - Tim Pawlenty

Dems - Bill Richardson

All boring governors all the time -- McCain-Pawlenty and Obama-Kaine.

These multiple-choice answers aren't making it easy to do a rolling tally.

Not sure that Obama/McCain is possible, though I see no Constitutional reason why either couldn't pick Cheney.

Biden: 3
Richardson: 2
Bayh: 1.33
Kaine: 1
Sebelius: 0.33
Clinton: 0.33

Romney: 6
Pawlenty: 2
Crist: 1
Giuliani: 0.5
Ridge: 0.5

Romney for McCain. McCain can point to Romney's "success" as a CEO-type, and bolster his creds on the economy. Of course, the workers at all the plants that Romney closed while in the business sector probably will throw a wrench into that theme, the way they did when Romney ran for Senator in '94.

I don't want this person, but I think it's going to be Bayh. The ticket will be young and vibrant, in comparison to McCain and whoever.

I WISH McCain would pick Jindal, because that would completely derail his ability to criticize Obama's "youth".

In any event, I think if the McCain camp rolls the announcement this week, they will have made a real tactical error. How else are they going to get attention after this?

Obama will have those commercials showing during the Olympics, followed immediately by the convention. If I were McCain, I'd wait until the week of the Democratic convention, and roll it out then. It will take some of the attention off the convention. In fact, if I wanted to be really gutsy, I'd roll the pick out on the same night that Obama addresses the convention.

Clinton and Romney...

McCain will go with Romney in the spirit of Olympic competition--just have to keep those polygamist Mormans out of the news cycle for a few weeks.

I think Obama will pick someone who will totally surprise us. I doubt it will be Biden (seriously, Delaware??) or Sebelius (no way she can deliver Kansas and he already has a good chunk of the female vote). I agree with others it will have to be someone who makes the "security moms" vote for Obama rather than McCain. Haven't a clue. But expect the unexpected.

Of note, George P. Bush, son of Jeb, is moving to Austin, ostensibly to start Gen III of the Bush dynasty.

McCain's pick will certainly be one of these 3:

1. Romney (my choice for the contest).

2. Pawlenty.

3. Dark horse Senator John Thune (SD).

Crist's sexual rumors knocks him out plus if McCain can't get FL on his own he'd lose anyways.

As for Barack, his best pick and my prediction is 1. Evan Bayh (who has no downside).

Second possibility is 2. balbbermouth Joe Biden.

My 3. I'll stick with dark horse Senator Jack Reed (who is acting coy and saying he would not accept). reed went to Iraq with barack and will be Barack's Secretary of Defense if not VP. Reed is a graduate of West Point and Harvard Law School.

Mccain: carly fiorina (I can't imagine mcnasty working with a woman, but fiorina would be a poke in the eye to the dems and a boost for the pumas if Obama doesn't choose Hillary)

I find it hard to believe mcnasty will announce before obama does. He's going to need the boost that kind of news delivers and he's not going to want to have it fade away when Obama announces.

Obama: Clinton (not my choice, just who I think it will be. Everyone else is dropping out to make way for her, I think.)Personally, I would prefer Janet Napolitano, gov. of AZ.

McCain = Huckabee.
He needs to win back evangelicals, plain and simple.

Obama = Kaine.
Given a choice between Sibelius and Kaine, Obama is more likely to pick Kaine if McCain chooses a male running mate, since their personalities and backgrounds are so compatible. If McCain chooses a woman, Obama will almost have to choose Sibelius.

McCain: Romney.

Obama: Kaine.

Bayh is probably the backup. Warner would be if he could be convinced. Biden is not being seriously considered. Either is Richardson or Dodd.

Meh, what the heck.

Obama: Kathleen Sebelius.
Regardless of what McCain does this will be announced fairly close to the convention.

McCain:
IF MCCAIN ANNOUNCES THIS SUNDAY OR MONDAY: Bobby Jindal
IF MCCAIN ANNOUNCES LATER, SAY AFTER OBAMA DOES: Sarah Palin

JOKE RESPONSE: In the spirit of bipartisan unity and the genteel spirit of dignified, respectful debate that have characterized this race so far, Barack Obama will pick a Republican as his vice presidential candidate: John McCain. McCain will do the same in reverse

I think McCain's going to pick Thune. The only downside is that Thune undercuts McCain's lack of experience argument against Obama. Thune beat Daschle, is bi-partisan (supposedly) and was a big McCain supporter from the beginning. He works well with the evangelicals and oddly enough, he's the same age as Obama.

As for Obama, I think it's going to be Kaine, though I would prefer it to be Warner.

McCain: Romney

Obama: I dunno

GOP VP: Mitt Romney. He will help him Mich.

Dem VP: Edwards. Reason why? He just simply likes him.

btw did anyone else hear something about a possible Edwards scandal? Hope not, I like him too.

Portman - economic creds and could swing Ohio.
Kaine - which is a pity because an attack dog is needed. (He'll also create his own wedge issue because while opposing capital punishment he said Hitler didn't warrant it.

Obama's picks:
Kathleen Sebelius
Chuck Hagel
Joe Biden
Bill Richardson
Caroline Kennedy

McCain's picks:
Mitt Romney
Joe Lieberman
Rudi Giuliani
Tim Pawlenty
Tom Ridge

McCain - Not sure.

Obama - Surprised that no one has mentioned Ohio Governor Strickland. If he can paint Ohio blue, this is a done deal, no?

I've tried to interpret all your comments as simply as possible as yes/no votes for one candidate. Best I can tell, here's the current tally of the votes on this thread (including a corrected missing Sebelius vote from earlier, thanks):

Kaine: 7
Sebelius: 5
Biden: 4
Richardson: 4
Bayh: 3
Clinton: 2
Nunn: 1
Clark: 1
Edwards: 1
Strickland: 1

Romney: 18
Pawlenty: 4
Ridge: 2.5
Huckabee: 1
Fiorina: 1
Crist: 1
Thune: 1
Portman: 1
Giuliani: 0.5
Palin: 0.5
Jindal: 0.5