Burr prominent in running-mate talk
Early rumors reveal no consensus
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE) - With the contest for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination all but locked up for John McCain, one of Washington’s favored political parlor games - running-mate speculation - began in earnest yesterday.
Dozens of names have been floated as possibilities for the No. 2 spot on McCain’s ticket this fall.
Some, such as U.S. Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina, have been singled out as potential vice presidents by McCain himself. Other names, including Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, have come from pundits and party insiders.
WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE) - With the contest for the Republican Party’s presidential nomination all but locked up for John McCain, one of Washington’s favored political parlor games - running-mate speculation - began in earnest yesterday.
Dozens of names have been floated as possibilities for the No. 2 spot on McCain’s ticket this fall.
Some, such as U.S. Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina, have been singled out as potential vice presidents by McCain himself. Other names, including Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina, Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, have come from pundits and party insiders.
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