Democratic vice presidential candidates

Wesley Clark

The pitch
Clark, a retired general, would bring impressive military and foreign policy credentials to a Democratic ticket. In his career, Clark served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, led a mission against ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, and helped negotiate an end to the war in Bosnia. He's battle tested -- literally.

The downside
Clark has precious little political experience, having never held an elected office. He also submitted a poor showing during his 2004 presidential run, raising questions about his campaigning ability.
(AP)
Wesley Clark The pitch Clark, a retired general, would bring impressive military and foreign policy credentials to a Democratic ticket. In his career, Clark served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, led a mission against ethnic cleansing in Kosovo, and helped negotiate an end to the war in Bosnia. He's battle tested -- literally. The downside Clark has precious little political experience, having never held an elected office. He also submitted a poor showing during his 2004 presidential run, raising questions about his campaigning ability.