The Romney Veepstakes.

摘要

Mitt Romney has begun the process of choosing his running mate, whom he'll likely unveil on the eve of the Republican Convention in Tampa this August. Romney intends to tap someone manifestly qualified to be in the White House and with whom he shares a solid relationship. But the names on his short list are known only to a select few, and recent GOP nominees have defied speculation with surprise picks such as Dan Quayle, Jack Kemp, Dick Cheney and Sarah Palin. Here's a look at some top contenders, based on insider interviews, media buzz, grassroots support and 20 years in the Veepstakes racket.