Portman to attend McCain's rally
By Justin Miller, PolitickerOH.com ReporterFormer U.S. Rep. Rob Portman (R-Cincinnati) will be with John McCain at an Aug. 29 Dayton rally, the day after Barack Obama gives his convention speech, as PolitickerOH.com reported. Portman is frequently mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick by McCain, and almost always is with McCain on campaign stops in Ohio.
Rob Lehman, who was chief of staff for Portman while a representative, trade ambassador and director of the Office of Management and Budget, told PolitickerOH.com Portman will be in attendance. Lehman reiterated Portman's public statements that he has not given documentation to the McCain campaign for vice presidential vetting.
The Politico reported last night that McCain will reveal his vice presidential pick at the event where Portman is now scheduled to be.
However Portman has said he doesn't expect to be asked to be vice president.
"I'm not looking for another Washington job right now," he said in June during a Republican fundraiser, PolitickerOH.com reported.
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I wouldnt read too much into
I wouldnt read too much into it w/ Portman being there. Ohio is a critical state, that is really all it is. Kerry announced Edwards in PA last year.
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