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A web pitch for a Webb VP pick

By Douglas A. Berman

The folks at Politico have this new piece about possible VP picks for the Democratic nominee, and I cannot help but add my two cents: I strongly favor Senator Jim Webb as the VP choice for the Dems.  Let me explain as a matter of political strategy and policy substance: Political Strategy: As detailed in his official and wikipedia bios, Senator Webb was born in Missouri and elected to the Senate from Virginia.  If the Democrats can carry both these swing states, they have a huge advantage getting to 270.  In addition, Senator Webb has an extraordinary resume, both in terms of military and (outside-the-Beltway) achievements, which should draw support from all sorts of people from all parts of the country.  For example, during the Reagan years, Webb became the "first Naval Academy graduate in history to serve in the military and then become Secretary of the Navy...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on April 05, 2008 (boomark / email).