Sebelius's political savvy fuels Kansas leadership and national spotlight
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, despite vetoing two coal plant projects and facing GOP infighting, enjoys high public approval after a 2006 landslide win. She built her strength on education and health care, benefited from a political network, and rose to national prominence as Obama considered her for vice president.
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Reporters identify Kathleen Sebelius and Sens. Biden and Bayh along with Gov. Kaine as top contenders. Obama could announce soon and is set to appear with his pick in Springfield Illinois. experts weigh Sebelius's strengths and fears she may not carry key battlegrounds.
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