What is the most important consideration when picking a VP?

[DjTj]

There have been a number of threads about this recently, so let's see where we stand:

These are all important factors, but which one of these should be the most important consideration in choosing a VP this year?

[spooky3]

1. other

being an attractive, skillful communicator if the Pres. nominee is not

[lancdem]

2. These are very good choices

It was hard to pick one.

[krkaufman]

3. Social Security card

That his Social Security card say "Wesley K. Clark" :)

[gyopsy]

4. Winning that swing state

Of course, they're mostly desireable options.

[Leilani]

5. Stepping into President's Role

Everything else is icing on the cake.

If the Veep candidate cannot fill the constitutional role well, then what does any of it matter?

We have enough people in the party who are qualified for this role, that I don't see it as a problem, unless some people want to make it so.

Among the people I feel are very qualified: Wes Clark, Bill Richardson, Richard Gebhardt & others.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

10. Yes, everything else is secondary.

And I've heard Kerry say this as well.

[blazinjason]

6. VP Debate Election 2000

It seemed like a chat between two close friends.

Less chit chat. More on issues such as Iraq and Haliburton. We need a VP candidate that's going to get in Chaney face and confront him about the money, the Haliburton money.

My 2 cents.

[Gman]

7. Other-- Do they or have they every owned a yak?

Yaks are important here at DU.

[SadEagle]

8. #1: Background check.

Avoiding embarassments (think Eagleton) is probably the most important thing to do

[CalebHayes]

9. I want a swing state.

[NoPasaran]

11. How they look in black

SInce they usually get sent to a lot of funerals

[DjTj]

12. ...Looks like people really want to beat Bush...

Interesting that this poll comes out with electability on top. Maybe DU isn't so out of touch with the general population?