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JOHN McCAIN: A WARRIOR AT HEART
Who could be his vice president?Published on: 03/09/08
The choice of a running mate is one of the most important decisions for a presidential candidate. The right one can compensate for perceived gaps in background, experience and geography.
Being selected as a vice-presidential nominee increases the chances of later winning the party's presidential nomination. Several governors have been mentioned as potential running mates for McCain.
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— The New York Times, staff
• Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, an early supporter.
• Charlie Crist of Florida, whose last-minute endorsement helped McCain win that crucial swing state's primary.
• Jon Huntsman Jr. of Utah, an early supporter despite Mitt Romney's popularity in his state.
• Mark Sanford of South Carolina, whose conservative reputation could help McCain with the Republican base.
Other candidates:
• Sonny Perdue, Georgia governor
• Tom Ridge, former Pennsylvania governor
• Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts governor
• Rob Portman, a former Ohio congressman
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