If Fred Thompson is the nominee, he will be a formidible candidate. However, given the political realities, he will have to choose a running mate who is popular in a state that didn’t vote for Bush.
Yes, he will - So will Hillary.
The Clintons will be looking to pick off a gop state in the Mid or South West. - look for here running mate to be from there - Richardson comes to mind.
That is how we know that Obama, the magic Negro, isn’t going to do more than cheerlead for them - and he will.
The NE and the South are off the table. So is California.