VP Rankings Washington

Washington Democrats
Christine Gregoire: Gov, Ranking: 4, Won in 2004 by less than 200 votes.
Gary Locke: Former Gov, Ranking: 5, A fairly popular former gov, but has been totally out of politics for 4 years.
Patty Murray: Sen, Ranking: 5, Three term senator from what should be a safe Obama state.
Maria Cantwell: Sen, Ranking: 6, After a very close 2000 election Cantwell is steadily gaining power in the senate.
Jay Inslee: Rep WA-1, Ranking: 5, Probably will run for the next open Sen or Gov seat.
Rick Larsen: Rep WA-2, Ranking: 4, Has served since 2001, but is only 43.
Brian Baird: Rep WA-3, Ranking; 3, Pro-Iraq stance would kill him with the base.
Norm Dicks: Rep WA-6, Ranking: 5, A veteran congressman who could help Obama on security.
Jim McDermott; Rep WA-7, Ranking: 2, Too liberal.
Adam Smith: Rep WA-9, Ranking: 6, Only 43 but has 10 years in Congress and was an early Obama supporter.

Washington Republicans
Doc Hastings: Rep WA-4, Ranking: 3, Ties to several scandals would hurt the ticket.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers: Rep WA-5, Ranking: 5, Very young Congresswoman who has just given birth.
Dave Reichert: Rep WA-8, Ranking: 5, Could help McCain on the diminishing law and order issues.