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Monday, April 30, 2012

Political Junkie

Top Five Vice Presidential Picks Since 1960

Reagan Bush

April 30, 2012 The importance of naming a running mate has always been exaggerated. But sometimes it makes a difference. Here are the Top 5 VP picks of the past half century.

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Friday, October 21, 2011

It's All Politics

Sen. Marco Rubio Denies Embellishing His Background As A Cuban Exile

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., considered a potential 2012 veep pick, speaks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. in August.

October 21, 2011 Florida senator and potential '12 veep pick Marco Rubio fought back Friday against charges he had falsely portrayed his parents as exiles from Castro's Cuba. To suggest he changed his story for political gain is "outrageous," Rubio said.

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