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2012 Potential Republican Vice Presidential Candidates
As the 2012 presidential race heats up, all eyes are on who Republican candidate Mitt Romney will choose as his running mate. Here is a group of Romney's possible picks for vice president, including Ohio senator Rob Portman, Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan, and Florida Senator Marco Rubio, among other potential VP nominees.
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Rob Portman
Rob Portman
U.S. Representative / 1955 -
Senator Rob Portman of Ohio is an influential Republican politician who served as President George W. Bush's budget chief from 2006 to 2007.
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Paul Ryan
Paul Ryan
U.S. Representative / 1970 -
U.S. Representative Paul Ryan is a Republican from Wisconsin known for his conservative positions. In the 2012 presidential election, Ryan was the running mate of Republican nominee Mitt Romney, who was defeated by President Barack Obama.
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Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
U.S. Representative / 1971 -
Young Republican politician Marco Rubio won an impressive victory in his 2009 campaign for one of Florida's seats in the U.S. Senate.
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Tim Pawlenty
Tim Pawlenty
Lawyer, Governor / 1960 -
Attorney and politician Tim Pawlenty is a former Republican Minnesota state senator, and served as governor of Minnesota from 2003 to 2009.
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Chris Christie
Chris Christie
U.S. Governor / 1962 -
Chris Christie is best known for his combative style as the Republican governor of traditionally Democratic New Jersey.
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profile name: Marco Rubio profile occupation: U.S. Representative
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profile name: Tim Pawlenty profile occupation: Lawyer, Governor
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profile name: Paul Ryan profile occupation: U.S. Representative
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profile name: Chris Christie profile occupation: U.S. Governor
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