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Contents

• 1 2016 possible vice presidential candidates
• 2 Democratic candidate
  • 2.1 Hillary Clinton
    • 2.1.1 Confirmed vice presidential pick
    • 2.1.2 Democrats that were considered possible vice presidential picks
• 3 Republican candidate
  • 3.1 Donald Trump
    • 3.1.1 Confirmed vice presidential pick
    • 3.1.2 Republicans that were considered possible vice presidential picks
• 4 Libertarian candidate
  • 4.1 Gary Johnson
    • 4.1.1 Confirmed vice presidential pick
• 5 Green candidate
  • 5.1 Jill Stein
    • 5.1.1 Confirmed vice presidential pick
• 6 Withdrawn candidates
  • 6.1 Ted Cruz
    • 6.1.1 Confirmed vice presidential pick
  • 6.2 John Kasich
    • 6.2.1 Possible vice presidential picks
  • 6.3 Bernie Sanders
    • 6.3.1 Possible vice presidential pick
• 7 Recent news
• 8 See also
• 9 Footnotes

2016 possible vice presidential candidates

The process in which presidential candidates select a running mate is often referred to as the "veepstakes." The term implies that the process is a game, but the decision is a significant one. Nine vice presidents have become president upon the death or resignation of the president, but potential vice presidential candidates tend to receive less vetting than federal judges and cabinet picks.[1]

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) outlines best practices for selecting a vice president and recommended that candidates spend a minimum of eight weeks vetting potential running mates.[2] The protracted nomination process in 2016—and speculation about a contested Republican convention—left the presidential candidates with little time to vet potential running mates.[3] With less than six weeks between the primaries and the conventions, the BPC urged viable candidates to begin the vetting process as early as possible. While it is not unusual to vet potential running mates before the convention, presumptive nominees have traditionally announced their picks at the convention or shortly before.[3] Donald Trump announced that Mike Pence would be his running mate three days before the start of the Republican National Convention. Also following tradition, Hillary Clinton announced that Tim Kaine would be her running mate three days ahead of the Democratic National Convention.

On April 27, 2016, Ted Cruz broke with tradition and formally named Carly Fiorina as his vice presidential pick to regain momentum, despite being mathematically eliminated from winning the GOP presidential nomination outright.[4] Cruz withdrew on May 3, 2016, effectively showing that his gamble did not pay off.[5]

Presidential candidates select running mates for many reasons. Some hope to broaden their appeal and improve their chances in the general election by choosing a running mate very different from themselves, or very similar. Others choose a running mate based on geography, to win over regions where support may be weak. Some focus on selecting an individual who would be a capable vice president or president.[6]

Individuals do not officially run to become a presidential candidate's running mate, but many tend to audition or express interest in joining the ticket during the campaign season, while others under consideration deny interest. Below, see who was possibly under consideration as a running mate, plus the 2016 candidates' confirmed vice presidential picks. Ballotpedia used The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, CNN, The New York Times, and Politico to compile these lists.

See also: Vice presidential candidates, 2016

Democratic candidate

Hillary Clinton

See also: Hillary Clinton presidential campaign, 2016

Confirmed vice presidential pick

• U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia

• Among the first elected officials to endorse Hillary Clinton
• The Washington Post described Kaine's profile—"Christian missionary, fluent Spanish speaker, governor and senator of a swing state"—as outstanding.[7]
• According to CNN, Kaine was often described as a safe and "boring" VP pick for Clinton.
• Kaine's selection could have alienated some Sanders supporters because of his moderate views.[8]

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Democrats that were considered possible vice presidential picks

• U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra of California

• Has represented California's 34th District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993 and was running for re-election
• As the No. 4 Democrat in the House, Becerra was the highest ranking Hispanic member of the party in 2016.
• Declined to run for retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat to instead push for immigration overhaul in the House
• Outspoken advocate of Hillary Clinton who is fluent in English and Spanish and familiar to millions of Spanish language television viewers[9]

• U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey

• Energetic former mayor of Newark[10]
• Has a progressive record on issues like criminal justice reform and financial regulation, and has worked hard to address domestic concerns of younger voters[8]
• Known for coming to the rescue of constituents, neighbors, and pets in need[11][12]

• U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio

• Former member of Congress and Ohio secretary of state, and current U.S. senator
• A blue-collar populist from a large swing state who would almost certainly relish the traditional vice presidential role of attack dog
• Brown's seat would have been filled by Ohio's Republican governor at a time when Democrats were trying to regain control of the Senate.[7][13]

• U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro

• Former mayor of San Antonio, Texas
• Gave the keynote address at the 2012 Democratic National Convention and gained national prominence[10]
• The Washington Post described Castro as a "telegenic 41-year-old Latino from Texas."[7]
• The New York Times described Castro as "an inspiring figure" and "a rising star in the party."[14]

• U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota

• Former Saturday Night Live writer and cast member
• Mother Jones’ Patrick Caldwell and others praised Franken for channeling “populist outrage at growing inequality and the hardships of the financial crash.”
• Franken's seat would have been filled by Minnesota’s Democratic governor.
• According to Politico, "Franken can match wits with Trump, and then some."
• An issue-driven Senate workhorse[13]

• Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti

• Served on the Los Angeles city council for 12 years before becoming the city's mayor in 2013
• At 42 years old, he was one of the youngest individuals ever to be elected mayor of Los Angeles.
• A lieutenant in the U.S. Navy reserve
• After his name was floated as a potential running mate for Clinton by The Wall Street Journal, he said, "I’m not looking for a new job."[15]

• California Attorney General Kamala Harris

• California's first female, first black, and first Asian American attorney general
• John Hudak, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, described Harris as young, progressive, and "smart as hell."[16]

• Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado

• According to The Hill, "a win in Colorado would cement the race for Clinton."
• Remained a loyal Clinton supporter despite Bernie Sanders' overwhelming victory in Colorado[17]
• Two-term governor of Colorado and former mayor of Denver

• U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota

• Described by The Washington Post as "an up-and-coming star in the party who represents a state—Minnesota—where Democrats would be favored to hold a seat in the Senate."[7]
• A popular Democrat, described as "by far the best liked politician in [Minnesota]" in a 2015 Public Policy Polling (PPP) survey[14]
• First woman from Minnesota to be elected to the U.S. Senate

• U.S. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington

• Well-regarded by her colleagues and a good fundraiser
• Ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2016[18]

• Current University of California president and former Homeland Security Secretary and Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano

• Popular two-term governor of Arizona
• First woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security
• According to The Boston Globe, there was some speculation that Napolitano's home state of Arizona could be in play with Trump angering Hispanic voters.[18]

• Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick

• First African American governor of Massachusetts
• Repeatedly ruled out vice presidential speculation
• Joined Bain Capital, the private equity firm founded by Mitt Romney, after leaving office[19]

• U.S. Secretary of Labor Tom Perez

• A well-regarded, Hispanic progressive
• Little name recognition outside Washington and no foreign policy experience[7]
• Former civil rights lawyer[20]

• U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio

• Elected to the U.S. Congress in 2002
• Served in the Ohio State Senate from 2000 to 2002
• Representative in a swing state
• Responding to running mate speculation, Ryan said, "Regardless of who is chosen as vice president, I will continue to do everything in my power to ensure Hillary Clinton is the next president of the United States."[21]

• Presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont

• In May 2016, Clinton did not rule out choosing Sanders as her running mate when CNN asked if he was a possibility.
• A Clinton-Sanders ticket was floated as a way to bring the party together.[22]
• Popular with young voters—Clinton struggled to connect with this segment of the voting population[23]
• In May 2016, Sanders had not ruled out the possibility. He told CNN that if he is not the nominee he would continue to fight to make the Democratic platform more "progressive" and then work with Clinton to "see where we go from there.”[24]

• U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire

• First woman to serve as a governor and a U.S. senator in the nation’s history
• Hails from a swing state[18]

• Retired Adm. James Stavridis

• Retired four-star Navy admiral and dean of Tuft University's Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy[25]
• Served as NATO's 16th supreme allied commander from 2009 to 2013 and as the 15th commander of U.S. European Command from 2006 to 2009
• A 1976 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy[26]
• Member of the Council on Foreign Relations

• Agriculture Sec. Tom Vilsack

• Vilsack was an initial cabinet appointee of President Obama. He began leading the U.S. Department of Agriculture after he was confirmed by unanimous consent in 2009.
• Former two-term governor of Iowa, state senator, and mayor of Mount Pleasant, Iowa[27]
• Endorsed Clinton in August 2015
• Practiced law before entering politics
• Born in Pittsburgh, Pa.

• U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia

• U.S. Senator and former governor of a key swing state
• Was a successful technology and business leader before entering public service[28]

• U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts

• Was viewed as a possible vice presidential candidate who could unite the Bernie Sanders wing of the party with the Clinton wing, according to The Boston Globe
• Delayed her endorsement of Clinton until June 2016[29]
• According to The Hill, Democrats saw a Clinton-Warren ticket as an "all-woman dream team" that would make the 2016 presidential election truly historic.[30]

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Republican candidate

Donald Trump

See also: Donald Trump presidential campaign, 2016

Confirmed vice presidential pick

Pence was elected vice president on November 8, 2016 and sworn in on January 20, 2017.

• Indiana Gov. Mike Pence

• Was finishing his first term as governor and running for re-election in 2016 when he was picked to be Trump's running mate
• Endorsed Trump in May 2016
• According to NBC News, Pence was viewed as a vice presidential pick who could bring credibility with Christian and social conservatives and Washington experience to the Trump ticket.[31]
• Was considered a possible presidential candidate in 2016 until he announced on May 19, 2015, that he would not run[32]
• Served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives
• Staunchly opposed tax hikes and the Affordable Care Act
• Viewed as being disciplined in his media contacts[31]

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Republicans that were considered possible vice presidential picks

• U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee

• Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002
• A loyal Trump surrogate and Hillary Clinton critic who made frequent appearances on the Sunday political news programs
• Did not sound like a politician
• When Blackburn's name surfaced as a possible vice presidential pick, some speculated that having a woman on the ticket could help defend charges that the GOP is anti-woman.
• Lacked foreign policy experience, but had some health policy experience
• Expressed interest in being Trump's running mate[33]

• Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton

• According to Fox News, Bolton is "highly regarded among conservatives for being an outspoken advocate for a strong America and a foreign policy that will not blink in the face of confrontation by our adversaries."
• Trump described Bolton as a "tough cookie" who knows what he's talking about[34]

• Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer

• Served as governor of Arizona from 2009 to 2015
• In 2013, The New York Times ranked Brewer as the country's 18th most conservative governor.[35]
• The Hill described Brewer as a "feisty advocate" for Trump
• Endorsed Trump early
• Was not well-known nationally[33]

• Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown

• Viewed as a moderate, Brown won the seat of the late Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy in 2010, but was defeated by Democrat Elizabeth Warren in 2012.
• Moved to New Hampshire and unsuccessfully ran for the Senate in 2014
• Endorsed Trump early
• Former state senator with Army National Guard experience[36]

• Former GOP presidential candidate and current New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

• Trump said that he thought Christie was "fantastic" and has said he wanted a politician as his running mate.
• Christie endorsed Trump in February 2016 after ending his own presidential bid.[37]
• The Washington Post described Trump and Christie as an obvious match "personality-wise."[38]
• Christie's poll numbers in New Jersey were the lowest they had ever been when he his name was floated as a possible running mate.[39]

• U.S. Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee

• Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
• Publicly embraced Trump and offered to help him develop a foreign policy platform
• Praised the major foreign policy speech Trump delivered in April 2016[39]
• Republican colleagues described Corker as tough, independent, and not well-liked in the Senate because of his willingness to work with Democrats to get things done.[40]
• Corker's name was floated as a possible vice presidential candidate during a federal investigation of his personal finances and his dealings with a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based real estate investment trust.[41]
• On July 6, 2016, Corker told The Washington Post that he had removed himself from consideration as a possible Trump running mate.[42]

• U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa

• Ernst was recognized for her "plain-spoken populism" during the 2014 midterm elections.
• If Trump was open to choosing a woman as his running mate, Ernst was viewed as a pick who could potentially help Trump with women voters.
• She could have helped Trump appeal to Midwestern voters.[38]
• Ernst would have added military experience to the ticket, but she had just two years of federal government experience at the time her name was floated as a possible vice presidential candidate.[39]
• In an interview with Politico on July 6, 2016, Ernst said she wanted to help Trump become president, but also felt she had a lot more to do for Iowa in the U.S. Senate.[43]

• Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin

• In a CNN interview, Trump praised the idea of having Fallin as his running mate.
• Fallin endorsed Trump on May 4, 2016.[44]
• Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2010 when she was elected governor of Oklahoma

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn

• A registered Democrat who was critical of both President Obama and Hillary Clinton[45]
• Led the Defense Intelligence Agency from 2012 to 2014
• Advised Trump on foreign policy
• Flynn would have brought military and national security experience to the Republican ticket.
• Flynn's stance in favor of legalized abortion conflicted with the GOP's anti-abortion platform.[46]

• Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and 2012 Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich

• He advocated for Trump in the media, on Capitol Hill, and on social media.
• Gingrich was a member of the GOP establishment.
• Trump told The New York Times that he wanted a running mate with “a strong political background, who was well respected on the Hill, who can help me with legislation, and who could be a great president.”
• In a New York Times interview about the possibility of being Trump's running mate, Gingrich said, “it would be very hard for a patriotic citizen to say no” and that “very few people pass up the chance to be a heartbeat away from the presidency.”[47]
• Some Trump supporters feared that having Gingrich on the ticket in 2016 would lead to a replay of his 1990s battles with the Clintons.[39]

• South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley

• Endorsed Marco Rubio and expressed support for Ted Cruz after Rubio dropped out
• Considered an early favorite for vice president by Trump's campaign[16]
• Released a statement saying that her "plate is full" and that she was not interested in serving as vice president[48]

• U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio

• Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, a group of about 40 House conservatives focused on pushing House Republicans to the right
• Could have helped push Trump's agenda forward in the House
• Fox News described the former wrestler as "dogged" and passionate
• Hails from a large swing state[34]

• Former GOP presidential candidate and current Ohio Gov. John Kasich

• Governor of a large swing state and winner of Ohio's 2016 Republican primary
• Trump supporter Rudy Giuliani told Politico that Kasich would be a great choice because he was governor of the swing state of Ohio and because he offered "some of the things some of the people are looking for," alluding to Kasich's experience as a member of Congress and as a two-term governor.[49]
• During a town hall in Wisconsin, Kasich said he was not willing to serve as anyone's vice president.[50]
• John Weaver, Kasich's chief strategist, said in an interview with Cleveland.com that Kasich would accept a VP offer from Trump "under no circumstances."[51]

• U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah

• First black Republican woman elected to Congress
• Elected to represent Utah's 4th Congressional District in 2014
• Former Saratoga Springs, Utah, mayor and city council member
• Worked as a flight attendant and call center operator before entering politics
• Had not endorsed Trump, but had expressed criticism of Hillary Clinton[52]
• According to The Washington Post, Love was viewed as someone who could enhance the Republican ticket because she was a westerner and an insider, and because her nomination would be a historic first.[53]

• New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez

• Governor of a former swing state that went Democratic in five of the last six elections
• Chair of the Republican Governors Association
• Popular governor with a high favorability rating
• First female governor of New Mexico and first Hispanic governor in the country
• Endorsed Marco Rubio in March 2016
• Denounced Trump’s remarks about immigrants living in the U.S. illegally being criminals and rapists[54]
• When Martinez did not attend Donald Trump's May 25, 2016, Albuquerque rally, he mentioned that the number of people on food stamps in New Mexico had increased in recent years. He then told those in attendance, "We have to get your governor to get going. She’s got to do a better job, ok? Your governor has got to do a better job. She’s not doing the job. Hey, maybe I’ll run for governor of New Mexico, I’ll get this place going. She’s not doing the job. We’ve got to get her moving. Come on, let’s go governor."[55]

• On May 26, 2016, Martinez press secretary Mike Lonergan said the Martinez was disappointed that Trump did not address how he would help residents of her state during the rally. Lonergan added, "The Governor will not be bullied into supporting a candidate until she is convinced that candidate will fight for New Mexicans."[56]
• On May 27, 2016, Donald Trump's spokeswoman Katrina Pierson told CNN, “I think it's safe to say the governor was never on the VP short list.”[57]

• Retired Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal

• McChrystal retired in 2010 after he criticized top U.S. officials in a Rolling Stone magazine interview and President Obama removed him from his leadership post in Afghanistan.[58]
• McChrystal has served on leadership boards and taught at Yale University since his retirement.
• Trump described McChrystal as "really tough" during a November 2015 campaign rally in Birmingham, Ala.[58]
• In May 2016, a group of Republicans interested in keeping Trump out of the White House considered McChrystal as a potential third-party candidate to challenge Trump in November.[59]
• On July 12, 2016, McChrystal told CNN that the Trump campaign had not contacted him. He continued, "If contacted, I would decline consideration for any role."[60]

• Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice

• In an interview with Politico, Trump supporter Rudy Giuliani mentioned Rice as a potential running mate.
• Rice maintained that she was not interested in seeking political office and was at the time her name was floated a senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution and a member of its business school faculty.[49]

• Former GOP presidential candidate and current U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida

• Trump told USA Today that he liked Rubio and had considered offering him a spot in his administration.[61]
• Rubio did not formally endorse Trump or any other presidential candidate, but expressed support for Trump.[62]
• Rubio told CNN's Jake Tapper that Trump would be best served by "a vice presidential nominee who agrees with him on the issues."[63]

• Florida Gov. Rick Scott

• Endorsed Trump after he won the Florida primary in March 2016
• Supported Trump and urged Republicans to rally behind the billionaire
• Governor of a large swing state[38]

• U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama

• Headed Trump's national security advisory group
• Advocated for a tough stance on immigration and the border with Mexico
• Endorsed Trump early
• Fox News described Sessions as tough, but not confrontational[34]
• During a press conference on May 31, 2016, Trump said Sessions was "certainly someone I would consider" as a running mate.[64]

• U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota

• Two-term senator and former congressman
• Considered GOP "establishment"[16]

• Former GOP presidential candidate and current Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker

• Trump admitted to USA Today that he hit Walker hard during the campaign, but had always liked him.
• Walker did not rule out the possibility of being Trump's running mate.[61]

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Libertarian candidate

Gary Johnson

See also: Gary Johnson presidential campaign, 2016

Confirmed vice presidential pick

• Former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld

• Republican governor of Massachusetts from 1991 to 1997
• A talented fundraiser who was well-known in the Northeast
• John Kerry's Republican challenger for the U.S. Senate in 1996
• Harvard graduate and former prosecutor[65]
• Serving as attorney and chief lobbyist in 2016, Weld secured a state license for casino mogul Steve Wynn to develop a resort and casino outside Boston. A source within Johnson’s campaign said that “Wynn is likely to be a very important supporter” of the campaign.[66]
• The Libertarian Party selected Gary Johnson as its presidential nominee and William Weld as its vice presidential nominee on the third day of the party's nominating convention.

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Green candidate

Jill Stein

See also: Jill Stein presidential campaign, 2016

Confirmed vice presidential pick

• Human rights advocate Ajamu Baraka

• Announcing her VP pick, Jill Stein described Baraka as an "activist, writer, intellectual and organizer with a powerful voice, vision, and lifelong commitment to building true political revolution."[67]
• Founding executive director of the U.S. Human Rights Network until 2011
• Served on the boards of Amnesty International (USA) and the National Center for Human Rights Education
• Editor and contributing columnist for Black Agenda Report
• An associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC[67]

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Withdrawn candidates

Ted Cruz

See also: Ted Cruz presidential campaign, 2016

Confirmed vice presidential pick

• Former GOP presidential candidate and Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina

• On April 27, 2016, Ted Cruz announced that he had picked Carly Fiorina as his running mate. The timing of the announcement was seen as a move to regain momentum after Donald Trump's sweep of five East Coast primaries on April 26 mathematically eliminated Cruz from winning the nomination outright. Typically, candidates do not name running mates until after they have become the presumptive nominee.[68]
• Fiorina ended her own presidential bid on February 10, 2016, and endorsed Cruz on March 9, 2016.[69]

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John Kasich

See also: John Kasich presidential campaign, 2016

Possible vice presidential picks

• On April 24, 2016, John Kasich told Face the Nation's John Dickerson that he was vetting vice presidential candidates.[70]
• During a town hall in Wisconsin, Kasich indicated that party affiliation would not matter to him when choosing a running mate.[50]

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Bernie Sanders

See also: Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, 2016

Possible vice presidential pick

• U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts

• Like Sanders, Warren is a longtime advocate for increased government regulation of Wall Street and the financial markets and for eliminating corporate money and influence in elections[71]
• Has not endorsed Sanders

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See also

• Presidential candidates, 2016
• Vice presidential candidates, 2016
• Mike Pence vice presidential campaign, 2016
• Mike Pence

Footnotes

1. ↑ Michael Leahy, The Washington Post, "Isn’t there a better way to pick a vice president?" October 14, 2011
2. ↑ Bipartisan Policy Center, "Selecting a Vice President: Advice for Presidential Candidates," April 2016
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 RealClear Politics, "Open Convention Could Upend VP Selection Process," March 24, 2016
4. ↑ CNN, "Ted Cruz names Carly Fiorina as VP pick," April 27, 2016
5. ↑ The Hill, "Cruz ends presidential campaign," May 3, 2016
6. ↑ The Hill, "Picking a vice president," March 12, 2012
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Chris Cillizza, The Washington Post, "5 people Hillary Clinton might pick as her vice president," April 22, 2016
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 CNN, "Hillary Clinton's enviable list of VP choices," July 4, 2016
9. ↑ The New York Times, "As Xavier Becerra Stirs Crowds, Hispanic Democrats See a Running Mate," May 9, 2016
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Bustle, "Hillary Clinton's Vice President Candidate Front-Runner Could Very Well Be Her Challenger," March 5, 2016
11. ↑ The Huffington Post, "Cory Booker Shovels Snow After Twitter Request," March 18, 2010
12. ↑ The Daily Beast, "Cory Booker Rescues a Freezing Dog & 9 Other Things He Has Saved," January 26, 2013
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Politico, "The Case for Vice President Al Franken," March 27, 2016
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 AOL, "Amy Klobuchar rumored possible pick for Clinton's vice president," April 25, 2016
15. ↑ Los Angeles Times, "Don't look for me on Hillary Clinton's ticket, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti says," June 16, 2016
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 ABC News, "Growing List of Possible Vice Presidential Candidates on Both Sides," March 28, 2016
17. ↑ The Hill, "Clinton’s top five vice presidential picks," May 14, 2016
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 James Pindell, The Boston Globe, "Five women Hillary Clinton could pick as VP," April 21, 2016
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