Charlie Crist (R-Florida)
Pros: “Chain Gang Charlie” is the young governor of a crucial swingstate, a remarkably strong fundraiser, a crucial early supporter, not a Washington insider, and somewhat appealing to moderates.
Cons: Christian conservatives remain bitter about his (lack of) performance in the Terri Schiavo debacle and his personal life remains controversial, with allegations of homosexuality being spread.
Thoughts: Governor Crist is a good governor and a strong veep candidate, but the fact is that his personal life may be too controversial.

Joe Lieberman (ID-Connecticut)
Pros:
Cons:A Scoop Jackson liberal, turns off the conservative Republican base. What else is there to say?
Thoughts:

Mitt Romney (R-Massachusetts)
Pros: A popular blue-stater with high name recognition who split the conservative vote, a long list of executive corporate experience, and aid in tough states like Michigan and suprisingly, Massachusetts.
Cons: A talent for flipflopping reminescent of another past presidential candidate from Massachusetts, his Mormonism, and his proudest accomplishment (a big-government health care system implemented in Massachusetts).
Thoughts: Romney and McCain don’t like each other, but he does have some reasonable pros. Unfortuanately, he carries a great deal of baggage. My guess is that Romney is a top tier candidate but will fail in the end.

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