For years I’ve thought some presidential candidate is going to pick his running mate before the primaries, in an effort to differentiate himself from a crowded field. Not something a clear front runner would do, but perhaps the strategy of a guy who thinks he needs an extra boost and is willing to take a risk. Today, the Washington Post reports that Howard Dean is trying to lure Wesley Clark onto his ticket. Quick thought: Neither one of them has a ton of political experience–Vermont has about as many people as Milwaukee, which makes Dean sort of a glorified ex-mayor; Clark, of course, has never held political office. Still, if these two men come to terms, it could be quite a coup for Dean.