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Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan gained national attention as the GOP leader of the contentious federal budget discussions.
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Senator Rob Portman of Ohio addressed supporters in his home state on Romney’s behalf on Monday.
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Former Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota may not have national name recognition, according to polls.
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Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire could potentially appeal to independent female and younger voters.
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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who has campaigned for Romney, has experience helping to manage disasters such as the 2010 Gulf oil spill.
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Senator Marco Rubio of Florida is seen by some as potentially helpful to Romney’s outreach to the growing Hispanic population.
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s blunt, off-the-cuff style could work as a contrast to Romney’s serious, even stiff demeanor.
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would potentially bring a breadth of direct foreign policy experience that Romney lacks. She has said, however, that she is “still not interested” in the job.
