Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C.
Edwards, a former trial lawyer, arrived in the Senate only a year and a half ago, but in that short time he has impressed Democratic leaders and Al Gore as a rising star. Edwards, who given his short time in Washington could not yet be labeled a Washington insider, could gain national appeal quickly. Democrats prize Edwards' youthfulness, and Gore is said to be impressed with his intellect.
So What If, instead of Joe Liberman in 2000...Gore decides to go with the Southern Strategy that won Clinton the White House in '92 and pick the freshman Senator from North Carolina as his Running Mate? How would the Young,Charismatic,and Clintonesque candidate help's Gore rather bland personality? How would he do in a VP debate against Dick Cheney? Does Edwards help Gore win the necessary amount of electoral votes to win the election?