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  • July 2008

    • Insiders' Pick as McCain Running Mate: Portman

      Washington Post  |  Jul 29, 08 2:12 PM CDT

      Insiders' Pick as McCain Running Mate: Portman

      (Newser) - Ex-Congressman and ex-OMB director Rob Portman has much to offer John McCain as a running mate, writes Washington Post blogger Chris Cillizza. "If Washington-based political operatives picked the vice president, Portman would have it hands down" because he's "that rare breed of politician who is equally conversant—and skilled—at policy and politics." More »

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      John McCain  • John Edwards  • vice president  • Ohio  • Joe Lieberman  • Rob Portman

  • June 2008

    • Romney Takes Lead in VP Derby

      Politico  |  Jun 30, 08 1:43 PM CDT

      Romney Takes Lead in VP Derby

      (Newser) - Mitt Romney is today's top candidate to fill out John McCain’s ticket, Politico reports. The ex-Massachusetts governor has conservative cred, Michigan roots, fundraising chops—and not much chemistry with McCain. McCain hopes to wait out Barack Obama and see the Democratic ticket before announcing his choice, a play one staffer called a “bounce-mitigation strategy.” More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • Mitt Romney  • campaign fundraising  • Michigan  • Rob Portman  • John Thune

  • May 2008
  • June 2007

    • White House Budget Director Will Step Down

      Washington Post  |  Jun 19, 07 3:46 PM CDT

      White House Budget Director Will Step Down

      (Newser) - The White House budget director will leave his post this summer after just over a year in office. Rob Portman departs the OMB at an awkward time, with Congress gearing up for a bruising fight over next year's federal budget. He enjoys bipartisan support that his successor, onetime Iowa congressman Jim Nussle, can't count on, the Washington Post reports. More »

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      White House  • budget  • Steny Hoyer  • Rob Portman  • OMB

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