Gov. Mark Warner no longer an option for v.p.

By GottaLaff

One down, 3,452,935 to go:

Former Gov. Mark R. Warner on Saturday removed himself from consideration as a vice presidential running mate for Democrat Barack Obama.

Warner clarified his intentions for the first time as he accepted the Virginia Democratic Convention's nomination for a U.S. Senate race this fall.

"I have not sought and I will not accept any other opportunity," Warner told cheering convention delegates.

He was one of three Virginia Democrats frequently mentioned as potential Obama ticketmates. Neither of the other two, Sen. Jim Webb or Gov. Tim Kaine, have ruled out a run with Obama.

So who will it be? Who should it be? Is it narrowing down to Richardson, or is there somebody out there who will surprise us? Webb has some issues: He has a Confederate problem, and he may have to explain himself to women voters.