Burr says he'd accept VP nod on McCain's ticket

RALEIGH (AP) — North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr said Monday that he would accept a spot on John McCain's presidential ticket if asked by the Arizona senator.

Burr has joined McCain on the campaign trail several times over the past year, stumping for him in places like Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. He and his wife were with McCain on Super Tuesday, and the two senators often discuss strategy and policy together.

Burr said McCain is focused on winning the nomination and that the two haven't discussed teaming up for the November election. But the first-term senator said he would agree to run as a vice president if McCain asked him.