Originally published Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at 8:43 AM
LIFE ON THE SHORT LIST
"My name is Rob Portman and they say I was on Gov. Romney's short list of vice presidential candidates. Apparently, it wasn't short enough." - the Ohio senator joking as he opens his speech in support of Mitt Romney.
The Associated Press
"My name is Rob Portman and they say I was on Gov. Romney's short list of vice presidential candidates. Apparently, it wasn't short enough." - the Ohio senator joking as he opens his speech in support of Mitt Romney.
Paul Ryan got the veep slot instead.
- David Espo
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