From WashPost's Dan Balz
"The focus remains on a handful of prospective picks. For McCain they include former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, former Ohio congressman Rob Portman, South Dakota Sen. John Thune and Florida Gov. Charlie Crist.
"For Obama they include Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and perhaps a few others."
Adds: "Hillary Clinton has always been a long shot, but Obama may be hard pressed to think of someone better qualified."
And: "This week two new names popped up into public view: Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) and Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Tex.)... But reaching for a House member is a stretch for either candidate, particularly for Obama."
