Democratic vice presidential candidates

Evan Bayh

The pitch
The youthful-looking Indiana senator boasts a reputation for fiscal responsibility -- a valuable commodity given that economic concerns rank as the top issue among voters. Bayh sits on Senate committees for banking, housing, and small business, and received praise for his economic record in his pre-Washington career as Indiana's governor.

The downside
Bayh reportedly carries little clout on Capitol Hill and he doesn't come from an important swing state. Additionally, his moderate stances could scare off more liberal Democratic voters.
(AP)
Evan Bayh The pitch The youthful-looking Indiana senator boasts a reputation for fiscal responsibility -- a valuable commodity given that economic concerns rank as the top issue among voters. Bayh sits on Senate committees for banking, housing, and small business, and received praise for his economic record in his pre-Washington career as Indiana's governor. The downside Bayh reportedly carries little clout on Capitol Hill and he doesn't come from an important swing state. Additionally, his moderate stances could scare off more liberal Democratic voters.