OK, it’s hard to imagine Romney would really tap a presidential rival who has had such choice words for him in this election season (calling him, for instance, the “worst Republican in the country to put up against Barack Obama” – a statement Rick Santorum later clarified as referring only to the issue of health-care reform).
But Santorum is included here because of his apparent willingness. In late March, he said he’s open to being on the ticket as Romney’s No. 2. (“I’ll do whatever is necessary to help our country,” were his actual words.)
Other people who could be in the running – and who may be more likely VPs than Santorum: former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Sen. Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania.
And of course, other names could yet emerge. In any case, expect the speculation to continue to fill political blogs and talk shows for at least several months.
