Senator Patrick Leahy is among those helping presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama choose a vice presidential running mate.
Leahy says he’s going to meet with his Democratic Senate colleague from Illinois this week to discuss some possible choices.
Leahy says a President Obama would need someone who can help make policy decisions, and work with Republicans and Democrats in Washington to help get his agenda through Congress.
Leahy says he has about a dozen people on his short list of vice presidential contenders, including Senator Hillary Clinton, various governors and people outside of government.