FORT WAYNE, IN (Indiana's NewsCenter) --- The suspense is building for Indiana Democrats: will Evan Bayh be picked as Barack Obama's Vice-Presidential running mate?

If it happens, it could have a trickle down effect on other political races in the Hoosier state.

Speculation that Bayh might get the V.P. nod during an Obama visit to Elkhart ten days ago, turned out to be premature.

But most political experts admit Bayh is on a very short list of candidates for the number two slot on the democratic ticket, something that would shine a spotlight on his home state.

Charles Rose/Bristol, Indiana: " As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter, because I'm not voting that way anyways. But yeah, I think it would, because he's from Indiana."

Andy Freimuth doesn't like Obama, but he sees benefit to Bayh being in the mix.

Andy Freimuth/Fort Wayne Voter: " I would like to see both candidates pay attention to Indiana and care what we think, yes, very much so."

NEUMEYER: " The thought of a Hoosier in the Vice-Presidential discussion, is not that far fetched. Remember what happened 20 years ago."

Vice-President Dan Quayle brought attention to Indiana, though not always the right kind.

He and Indiana endured routine criticism from the national media.

Tracy Shaw/Huntington: " I don't really think a lot of Dan Quayle's criticism was justified, you know, if you can't spell potato, what's that got to do with really running the government. So, no, I don't really worry about that coming around again."

Fort Wayne's mayor is convinced Obama-Bayh would make Indiana a blue state in the Presidential election for the first time since 1964, and he says the coattails would be long.

Mayor Tom Henry/(D) Fort Wayne: " People like Mike Montagano running for Congress against Mark Souder, certainly Jill Long-Thompson running for Governor. It could have a tremendous effect on their races as well."

It's still speculation for now, but that may change when Obama makes his choice in a matter of days.

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