The NYT's Mark Leibovich writes how Sam Nunn has been on the "short list" going back to Mondale and what that says about the running-mate process.

Colleague Gail Collins also gives readers a stroll down VP memory lane.

The Sunday Times' Sarah Baxter says MN Gov. Tim Pawlenty leads McCain's short list.

Politico's David Paul Kuhn lists the three women who are in the running for McCain's love -- er, No. 2.

The Atlantic's Marc Ambinder takes readers on a historical tour of the vetting process for vp candidates.

The Chicago Trib's James Oliphant wonders if Sen. Jim Webb could be Obama's answer to McCain's national-security cred.

The Journal's Monica Langley asks a similar question about Webb.

AJC's Jim Galloway says Nunn's reemergence on the national scene signals the return on a Southern presence in Democratic policy making.

Down under, the Australian's Anne Davies gives Aussies a look at the VP process.