Call it the Vice-Presidential Clearinghouse. Michael Dukakis is casting such a wide net in his search for a running mate that any day now Democratic members of Congress may get a letter from Ed McMahon announcing, "Congratulations. You may already be a vice-presidential nominee."
Despite the large number of contenders, the Governor is intent on keeping the process sober and thorough. There will be no Mondale-like press conferences at the end of the driveway; no skeletons left in the closet, as with McGovern's selection of Senator Thomas Eagleton; and no leaks. Aspirants have been asked to turn over everything but dental...
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