Dark horses emerge in Obama-McCain VP stakes

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Speculation over potential running mates to Barack Obama and John McCain heated up Sunday as two little-known contenders emerged in the increasingly bad-tempered White House stakes.

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In the run-up to the party convention season starting in late August, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged Obama to add Texas congressman Chet Edwards to his list of potential running mates.

The top Democrat touted Edwards, 56, whose district includes President George W. Bush's hometown of Crawford, as an "extraordinarily talented person" and a champion for military veterans who deserves a shot at the vice presidency.

"I just wanted people to be aware of the extraordinary credentials of Chet Edwards. And I hope he will be the nominee," she said on ABC News.

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McCain meanwhile was reported by Politico.com to be running the rule over Virginia congressman Eric Cantor as a potential VP pick.

Cantor, who at 45 would bring relative youth to the 71-year-old McCain's ticket, has provided personal records to the Republican's vetting team, Politico quoted a campaign adviser as saying.

"With a Southern lilt and a talent for raw politics, Cantor is one of the nation's most prominent Jewish Republicans; he has impressed the McCain team by becoming a prolific fundraiser for the campaign," the website reported.

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[Heracles 417]

I would like to see them choose someone out of congress. Someone who does not have their pockets lined by special interests..

[IAMX 3,055]

I would like to see them choose someone out of congress. Someone who does not have their pockets lined by special interests..

If it's Democrat or Republican, wouldn't count on it.

[aidan80 9]

I would like to see them choose someone out of congress. Someone who does not have their pockets lined by special interests..

Are you suggesting that there is such a thing as a straight politician? I mean I thought that was like UFO's people think they are out there but there isn't any real concrete proof?

One thing is almost certain who ever is running with McCain could very well end up in the top spot if the OAP got in.. I mean at 71 he isn't a spring chicken is he?... 8 years later (should Murphy's Law strike us again, please god no!) he'd be 79... at that age in some countries they won't let you drive a car.. I wouldn't want him driving my country