NPR: Rove Stepping In?

Rove Stepping In?

Politico's Jonathan Martin reports that Karl Rove may be trying to influence McCain's VP selection process. Citing three sources, Martin writes that Rove called Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) last week, asking him to withdraw his name from consideration. Lieberman apparently dimissed the request. Rove plays no formal role in McCain's campaign, but is viewed by many as a wily GOP strategist.

This comes on the heels of reports that McCain has now settled on a VP candidate and will make the announcement at a rally in Ohio tomorrow.

Others thought to be on McCain's list of possible picks: MN Governor Tim Pawlenty, former MA Governor Mitt Romney, former PA Governor Tom Ridge, and FL Governor Charlie Crist.

-- Sean Bowditch

8:42 AM ET | 08-28-2008 | permalink

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