VP Rankings North Carolina

North Carolina Democrats
Mike Easley: Gov, Ranking: 8, Best candidate if Obama wants to make a run at North Carolina.
John Edwards: Former Sen, Ranking; 4, I just don't like him.
G. K. Butterfield: Rep NC-1, Ranking: 4, A minor Congressman.
Bob Etheridge: Rep NC-2, Ranking: 5, An OK, but not great pick if Obama is looking for a Southerner.
David Price: Rep NC-4, Ranking: 5, Fairly conservative Southern Democrat.
Mike McIntyre: Rep NC-7, Ranking: 5, Same as most other NC Congressmen.
Heath Shuler: Rep NC-11, Ranking: 3, Freshman.
Mel Watt: Rep NC-12, Ranking: 3, An all African American ticket is unlikely.
Brad Miller: Rep NC-13, Ranking: 5, Serves on several major committees, but is not the chair on any of them.

North Carolina Republicans
Elizabeth Dole: Sen, Ranking: 4, Borderline on age (71).
Richard Burr: Sen, Ranking: 5, Would tie up NC for McCain.
Walter Jones: Rep NC-3, Ranking: 4, Ties to Ron Paul takes him out of serious consideration.
Virginia Foxx: Rep NC-5, Ranking: 4, 65 but only has 4 years in Congress.
Howard Coble: Rep NC-6, Ranking: 3, Too old.
Robin Hayes: Rep NC-8, Ranking: 4, Several highly questionable statements hurts him.
Sue Myrick: Rep NC-9, Ranking: 6, Could help McCain with North Carolina and women.