And then there were two-and-a-half

[jducoeur]

Not really a surprise: McCain and Romney split Florida, with Giuliani in third. Pretty much what I expected, but I believe it means that Giuliani is toast: he staked everything he had on winning it. I'll be surprised if he stays in the race at this point. So I think that leaves the Republicans with three candidates who have any credibility, maybe really only two: still too many, but gradually weeding...

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[hungrytiger]

I agree about the chemistry, that's somewhat unknowable to us.

I think the race issue brings the south into play all by itself, look at the turnout for the SC democratic primary as an example.

I doubt that the Obama camp is that worried about the left side of the Democratic party. If Obama's the candidate, it's unlikely that they'll jump over the the Republicans.

It's my guess that Obama would be more likely to pick someone with a lot of foreign policy or economic expertise to counter the complaints about his inexperience. Edwards wouldn't really add much for him in that regard.

[jducoeur]

Fair enough -- certainly there are stronger and more useful running mates he could go with. I suspect that, if he comes strong out of Super Tuesday, all sorts of speculation in that regard will start in earnest...