Rubio campaigns with Romney, raising VP speculation
Popular Florida Senator Marco Rubio campaigned with Mitt Romney on Monday, increasing speculation that the conservative Cuban-American might be high on the Republican presidential front-runner’s list of potential vice presidential running mates.
Rubio would bring a number of attributes to the ticket should Romney pick him. He could appeal to some Latinos, a large majority of whom back Democratic President Barack Obama, and he could inspire conservatives who worry Romney is too moderate.
But Romney, who said his search is in the “very early stages,” will have to look hard at Rubio’s inexperience on the national stage. The Tea Party favorite has been a U.S. senator for less than two years, making him an unlikely match for a role in which he may have to step into the presidency at any time.
Reuters
4/23/12
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