More On Chet Edwards Vice Presidential Chances

Last week, Chet Edwards’ name surfaced, via U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as that of a potential vice presidential nominee for Barack Obama. Edwards released a statement then noting he hadn’t been contacted by Obama’s campaign.

This week, he’s got a little more to say on the subject (and a little less), via the Chron:

U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards was tight-lipped Tuesday about whether he has talked with Barack Obama’s campaign about a No. 2 spot on the ticket a week after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi singled him out as the best House member for the job.

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When asked about Pelosi’s comments, he said he “cannot imagine that many Americans would not consider it a privilege” to be considered a vice-presidential contender.

Edwards, who is generally well-liked by his congressional colleagues, said he thought Pelosi singled him out because he has worked on veterans causes, has strength on national defense, is a Southern moderate, represents a Republican-leaning district and “would provide real balance.”

I’m not sure whether or not Edwards’ comments (or lack of comment) really translated into him being seriously considered by Obama’s camp–or even a courtesy consideration for Pelosi–or not, but it remains an interesting story to follow.

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