Evan Bayh
The pitchThe 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)

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