For Every Action, A Reaction

We all know the pros/cons of Obama's top short-listers on the Dem ticket. But what about the repercussions beyond WH'08? Here's a quick look at what could happen back home if one of these Dems ultimately serves as VP:

-- Kaine would be replaced by LG Bolling (R), which could derail any potential for a "Kaine legacy" and give GOPers a good shot at taking back the gov mansion in '09. But do GOPers want to be the incumbent party in '09 when 1) the economy's in the tank; and 2) the legislature remains deadlocked over traffic?

-- Then there's Bayh. If his successor is chosen by a GOP gov, it would most certainly drive a stake through any chance at Dems hitting 60 seats. Polls show Daniels w/a big lead over Dem Thompson (thanks to his heavy ad presence). But Dems think the state's weak economy could drag Daniels down.

-- Biden, a la Lieberman '00, can run for re-election and VP simultaneously. And given that DE GOPers had to coax their likely nominee from retirement to run, there's little chance Dems will lose their hold of the governship this year.