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I think Florida Governor Charlie Crist would be a brilliant choice for vice president.
Extremely popular, he could effortlessly deliver the state of Florida then could spend time campaigning in important swing states like Pennsylvania, which happens to be where he was born. Unlike other Republicans who come across as sour, Crist is extremely affable and appeals to diverse constituencies across the state.

In 2007, Charlie Crist became the first governor to attend the Florida NAACP annual convention. Crist is also a lifelong member of the St. Petersburg chapter and has been referred to as Florida's 'first black governor'. Although Obama would most certainly carry the majority of the African-American vote, Crist is genuinely well liked by African-American leaders and the Democrats would have a hard time playing the race card against him.

Crist also has a good rapport with Hispanics who soon will make up the largest minority in the U.S. This in spite of the fact that 'conservative' talk radio has done a terrific job in turning these natural Republicans (hard working, family oriented, religious folks) into Democrats. McCain himself is well liked by Hispanics and working with Crist could win a sizable chunk of the Hispanic vote.

Certain key accomplishments by Crist include, imposing strict air pollution standards with the goal of reducing greenhouse-gas by 80%, providing Floridians with less expensive homeowners insurance, and imposing a ban on drilling off Florida's coastline. Crist also Worked for missing exploited children with America's Most Wanted host John Walsh.

For conservative voters, Crist is pro-life, has a solid A+ rating from the N.R.A., supported Florida's Defense of Marriage Act, and believes Affirmative Action programs should be discontinued.

Crist also has the practical economic experience that comes with running the nation's fourth most populous state. Gov. Crist's web site is: http://www.charliecri...

On the contrary, I think a much better choice would be Governor John Huntsman, Jr. of Utah. He has just as much economic experience in the private sector, is pro-life, and would make an excellent running mate!