The Republicans have narrowed down the candidates campaigning for their party's nomination to just four: Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul. While they continue the quest to add delegates for the fall convention, talk has begun about possible running mates.
Here is a short list of interesting prospects for the second slot on the ballot this November:
* Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman -- The former governor and ambassador to China immediately endorsed Romney after withdrawing from the race in South Carolina. The Boston Globe reported that a senior Romney campaign advisor has been suggesting Huntsman as a running mate for Romney all month. With extensive foreign policy experience, a warm relationship with Chinese leaders and executive experience as a former governor, Huntsman is likely on many short lists. But Huntsman also is a Mormon, making a pairing with Romney unworkable for many Republicans.
* Texas Gov. Rick Perry -- He may have had a dismal showing in his own candidacy for the GOP nomination, but Perry remains a popular governor of a large state with lots of electoral votes. Still, Scripps Howard News reported that Perry is an unlikely choice of any of the remaining candidates because of his poor showing on the campaign trail. His endorsement of Gingrich makes him a geographical long-shot should the former speaker win the nomination.
* Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan -- The Wisconsin Republican is the current chairman of the House Budget Committee and universally considered by most Republicans to be an authority on the federal budget. Ryan shot down speculation last summer about a presidential run this year, but didn't close the door on vice president. The Journal Times reported that Ryan could still seek re-election for his House seat while campaigning as the running mate of a presidential candidate. His budget knowledge would make him a central player as a GOP administration tackles deficits and spending priorities.
* Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell -- The term-limited conservative governor on Wednesday told WDBJ in Richmond that his current focus is on working with the General Assembly during its short session and helping Romney campaign. He has been mentioned as a vice presidential contender for years. Virginia was a safe Republican state until President Barack Obama won it in 2008.
* Florida Sen. Marco Rubio -- While the first-term senator from Florida is an unlikely pick, he remains on the short list of potential running mates because of his connections in a must-win state flush with Hispanic voters. Reuters reported that Rubio has endured many financial problems that could create vetting problems, but none is dissimilar to many experienced by many Americans in recent years.
Dan McGinnis is a freelance writer, published author and former newspaper publisher. He has been a candidate, campaign manager and press secretary for state and local political campaigns for more than 30 years.
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