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Related: About this forumMack, Jeb part of Utah Romneypalooza; Rubio declines
by George Bennett | June 22nd, 2012
Former Gov. Jeb Bush will join some frequently mentioned GOP vice presidential possibilities Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty at a weekend fundraising shindig in Utah with Mitt Romney thats being cast by some as a VP audition.
Sen. Marco Rubio, whose vetting or non-vetting for VP has been a source of drama this week, is not going. But, after reports surfaced that Rubio wasnt asked, he told reporters he was invited but declined so he could spend time with his family.
Another notable attendee at the event: Rep. Connie Mack, the Republican Senate candidate and early Romney endorser who was a key surrogate for Romney before Floridas Jan. 31 primary. Mack, expected to get the GOP nomination to challenge Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson in the fall, is the only Senate candidate expected.
Also expected, according to this and other published reports: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and South Dakota Sen. John Thune.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/rubio-declines-invitation-romney-fundraiser-utah/nPcWk/
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Mack, Jeb part of Utah Romneypalooza; Rubio declines (Original Post)
monmouth
Jun 2012
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I wouldn't be surprised if he picks Condi Rice as VP. It would be a shocker and a game
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2012
#3
You betcha. My question would be about that Memo. Remember Airplanes being flown into
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2012
#6
montanacowboy
(6,089 posts)1. Must be nice to sit around a high class resort
eat and drink the best and make plans for the "little people"
siligut
(12,272 posts)2. Park City is a beautiful location
And the businesses tend to cater to outsiders. Maybe Condoleezza Rice won't feel too out of place.
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)3. I wouldn't be surprised if he picks Condi Rice as VP. It would be a shocker and a game
charger.
WI_DEM
(33,497 posts)5. true, but then she would have to also defend the Bush decision to go into Iraq
southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)6. You betcha. My question would be about that Memo. Remember Airplanes being flown into
buildings. Crazy.
siligut
(12,272 posts)4. Karl Rove is going to be there
I am sure he just won't listen to any talk about campaign strategy, in keeping with the federal law regarding his super PAC.