Republican vice presidential candidates

Mike Huckabee

The pitch
The former Arkansas governor and former Baptist minister, with his Southern appeal and evangelical roots, provides a good compliment to McCain. His oratory skills, sense of humor, and down-home persona generated an impressive upstart presidential run, and could garner votes for McCain in the general election.

The downside
Huckabee was a thorn in McCain's side during the primaries, remaining in the race long after he had any chance of victory. He also presided over tax increases in Arkansas, a move McCain may not want attached to his campaign.
(AP)
Mike Huckabee The pitch The former Arkansas governor and former Baptist minister, with his Southern appeal and evangelical roots, provides a good compliment to McCain. His oratory skills, sense of humor, and down-home persona generated an impressive upstart presidential run, and could garner votes for McCain in the general election. The downside Huckabee was a thorn in McCain's side during the primaries, remaining in the race long after he had any chance of victory. He also presided over tax increases in Arkansas, a move McCain may not want attached to his campaign.