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    Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice: She brings racial and gender diversity to the ticket. However, as an extremely visible member of President Bush's Cabinet, she is also burdened with his administration's unpopularity and the specter of mistakes made in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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As the presumptive Republican nominee for President, John McCain's next big decision is who to pick to be his running mate. Potential Veep's could reassure Americans about McCain's age, consolidate the party with stronger conservative qualifications, appeal to moderate voters with crossover appeal, or help in swing states where McCain needs a boost. Here are some possible choices. 

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