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There was some media chatter about the idea of Chuck Hagel being Obama's running mate in 2008. Hagel himself said that if asked by Obama he'd have at least considered it (although he doubted Obama would ask).
What if Senator Obama had picked Chuck Hagel as his running mate?
There's an issue of liberal enthusiasm being dampened, but Obama already energized people on his own (surplus of enthusiasm and whatnot) and increased crossover appeal would be its own boon.
I could see him picking up Missouri and Montana here at least.