This is what PINOs (progressives in name only) have been fighting for:
Politico: Barack Obama's vice presidential search team has floated the name of a member of President Bush's first-term Cabinet, Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, as Obama's running mate.
Gee, if this Republican doesn't work out, maybe Obama can find a VP over at Pat Robertson's law school.
Buck Naked Politics: Veepstakes: Obama Campaign 'Floats' the Name of Ann Veneman [Sound of Bitter Laughter]
Progressive Choices:
Ralph Nader
Cynthia McKinney
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