I really think Obama should choose Bob Graham (FL) for VP

[BluegrassDem]

Obama's numbers are looking pretty damn good in Florida considering he's was a underdog there. I think picking Graham would put Florida's 27 EV's in Obama's pocket. Graham is loved in Florida and really would make all the difference in the world. If Obama could pull Florida, this would take pressure off of Ohio and Michigan.

[scheming daemons]

1. Too old

[SuperTrouper]

2. VP for only one term, then Obama can turn to Sebelius for 2nd term

[JaneQPublic]

3. I have great respect for Graham

For a while I also thought he was the ideal VP pick.

But then I looked at his Wikipedia page and learned that he's McCain's age and had recent heart surgery:

"Early in 2003, Graham underwent heart surgery and received an artificial replacement heart valve made from the tissue from the heart of a Holstein cow."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Graham

I don't even want to consider what the GOP will do with that.

[femmocrat]

4. It's too bad that Gore didn't pick him in 2000.....

Guess we'll never know if it would have changed things in FL.

[Rowdyboy]

5. He is the perfect choice.....He has the experience, the stability, the skills

Obama needs in a backup, remains popular in Florida, and would offer no threat of running in the future, clearing the way for anyones ambitions for 2016.