VP Rankings Ohio

Ohio Democrats
Ted Strickland: Gov, Ranking: 9, Would probably deliver Ohio thus would be a valuable pick, but has come out against being VP.
Sherrod Brown: Sen, Ranking: 7, Senator from the most important swing state, that will probably be acceptable to the base.
Charlie Wilson: Rep OH-6, Ranking: 3, Freshman.
Marcy Kaptur: Rep OH-9, Ranking: 4, Bin Laden comments would hurt Obama's image.
Dennis Kucinich: Rep OH-10, Ranking: 1, pass.
Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Rep OH-11, Ranking: 3, Too liberal.
Betty Sutton: Rep OH-13, Ranking: 3, Freshman.
Zack Space: Rep OH-18, Ranking: 3, Freshman.

Ohio Republicans
Bob Taft: Former Gov, Ranking: 1, Coingate.
George Voinovich: Sen and Former Gov, Ranking: 5, Popular in Ohio, but is 71.
Mike DeWine: Former Sen, Ranking: 5, Could help in Ohio, but as a reelection loser may be unattractive.
Steve Chabot: Rep OH-1, Ranking: 7, Highly touted within GOP circles, but unknown outside his immediate area.
Jean Schmidt: Rep OH-2, Ranking: 2, No one likes mean Jean.
Mike Turner: Rep OH-3, Ranking: 5, Young (48) but wife has ethical issues.
Jim Jordan: Rep OH-4, Ranking: 3, Freshman.
Bob Latta: Rep OH-5, Ranking: 3, Freshman.
Dave Hobson: Rep OH-7, Ranking: 4, Little known and 71.
John Boehner: Rep OH-8, Ranking: 5, Would have to give up house leadership spot.
Pat Tiberi: Rep OH-12, Ranking: 5, Biggest asset is his age.
Steve LaTourette: Rep OH-14, Ranking: 6, Could help McCain in Cleveland area.
Deborah Pryce: rep OH-15, Ranking; 3, Has a long list of ethical issues.
Ralph Regula: Rep OH-16, Ranking: 2, Too Old.