ABC News's Jonathan Karl, who keeps close tabs on potential vice presidential contenders, says Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., isn't in the running as Mitt Romney's pick. "Knowledgeable Republican sources tell me that Rubio is not being vetted by Mitt Romney's vice presidential search team. He has not been asked to complete any questionnaires or been asked to turn over any financial documents typically required of potential vice presidential candidates," Karl wrote this morning.
"Although it is possible that Rubio may yet be asked to go through the vetting process, it has been nearly two months since Romney named his long-time aide Beth Myers to run his vice presidential search," Karl wrote. "The fact that Rubio has not been asked to turn over any documents by now is a strong indication that he is not on Romney's short list of potential running mates."
Mitt is no betting man like John McCain. His safest choice is still Rob Portman, and he will pick him soon enough.
In the meantime, Mitt will continue to tease the others, along the path laid out by Queen Elizabeth for broadening support 500 years ago. The shrewd Queen used the interests of her many suitors then to transform a fledgling country into the powerhouse of Europe.
Yes, the VP sweepstakes demand shrewdness -- but also give us a chance to see if the candidate can navigate the country. The process has presented a wealth of opportunities for Mitt thus far and he has made the most of them.
Not bad.
Posted by: kafantaris | June 19, 2012 at 02:46 PM