-Reed's name was among those circulating as possible vice presidential choices largely because his resume has what Obama's doesn't: a background in defense and foreign affairs. Reed is a West Point graduate and former Army Ranger who serves on the Armed Services Committee.
He traveled with Obama late last month to Iraq and Afghanistan, which fueled speculation that he could be considered as a running mate. He told reporters later that the trip showed Obama can navigate international affairs with competence. "It wasn't just a photo op and social chitchat," he said of the trip.
-Richardson, a Hispanic who sought the presidential nomination himself, brought one of the richest resumes to the race. He has congressional, executive and foreign affairs experience. But he ended up among the first Democrats to drop out of the race after poor showings in the first two contests.
He endorsed Obama in March, describing the Illinois senator as a "once-in-a-lifetime" leader. That drew the ire of some Hillary Clinton supporters, who faulted the nation's only Hispanic governor for not remaining loyal to the Clintons.
Richardson is a former congressman, and was energy secretary and U.N. ambassador for President Clinton.
-Edwards, who happens to be President Bush's congressman, representing central Texas, was thought to be in the running for vice president. His star began to rise weeks ago when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California began promoting him. During a televised interview, she said: "I hope he will be the nominee."
Edwards chairs a House Appropriations subcommittee on military construction, voted to give Bush authority to send troops to Iraq, and has championed funding for military veterans.
While Chet Edwards got tapped to speak, another Edwards - John - did not.
John Edwards made his second unsuccessful bid for the presidential nomination this year and was the vice presidential candidate four years ago. The former North Carolina senator isn't even in Denver this week. Earlier this month, he acknowledged having had an extramarital affair with a filmmaker hired by his political action committee.
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