The Wall Street Journal's Washington Wire says there's "buzz" that Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska might join Barack Obama on his trip to Iraq. Hagel, who was a fierce critic of Iraq war policy, has been among the "mentioned" as Obama searches for a running mate.

The Pensacola News Journal reports that while Florida Gov. Charlie Crist continues to play coy about any Vice Presidential aspirations, he has been stumping around the country for John McCain and his "stunning announcement" several weeks ago that he supported McCain's call to end the federal moratorium on offshore drilling was a sign to many of his interest. Crist political adviser George LeMieux told the News Journal, "I like the fact that they are talking about him. His style of governing is consistent with McCain's."

Politico says that presumed wannabes for the No. 2 slot have been primping in various ways to make themselves more attractive. It noted moves small and big ranging from Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's switch from his "hockey hair" style to a close-cropped cut, as well as Crist's turnabout on offshore drilling.