Jason mentions the AP story on Daschle as a possible Obama running mate. The story is pretty hollow. There is no indication that anyone in the Obama organization is seriously thinking about Daschle. Why would they? According to the tradition joke, there are only three questions that you should ask when picking a running mate: 1, will he help you win? 2, will he help you win? and 3, will he help you win?
The first thing one looks at is the candidate's home state and whether he can bring it in. Given South Dakota's record in Presidential elections, there is no guarantee that Daschle could deliver it to Obama, and if he did, that would be three out of the 270 electoral votes Obama needs to win.
Daschle is a politician of national stature, widely admired and respected; but that could be said about a lot of people. At this point, the question looks silly.
On the other hand, Daschle may be working toward some kind of post in an Obama administration. If so, this very early endorsement, before the candidates have really had their strength tested, may earn him some loyalty. Daschle probably can bring a lot to the campaign when it comes to dealing with Senate Democrats and national interest groups.
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