Vice Presidential denials thread

[Mr. Morden]

As I've said before, I don't actually believe the people denying their interest in being Romney's running mate at this early stage, but we might as well keep a running tally of the denials and non-denials, so we can keep track of it all.

To get things started, while Rubio had previously ruled out accepting the job, he now gives a non-denial denial:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/30937713/detail.html

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Rubio's past denials haven't stopped the questions because, apparently, no one, even those close to him, believe the denials:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/04/why-nobody-believes-marco-rubio/

Daniels also gave something of a non-denial denial:

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Two weeks ago, Martinez said she wouldn't do it because of family considerations:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2012/04/susana-martinez-vice-president-mitt-romney-/1?csp=34news#.T5VCb-2e2Lo

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Jeb Bush said he wouldn't rule out accepting the veep offer from Romney, but doubts he'll be asked:

http://www.bradenton.com/2012/04/21/4007650/jeb-bush-says-hed-consider-vice.html

Paul Ryan gave a classic non-denial denial by saying he doesn't think he'll be picked:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/04/when-no-means-yes-a-guide-to-veepstakes-denials/

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Haley says she'd turn down the job if asked:

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Pawlenty claims he's out:

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Finally, in 2007, Joe Biden said "I will not be vice president under any circumstances":

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/meet-the-press/25314965#25314965

[Phony Moderate]

Ok....I can confirm that I will not be accepting a place on Mitt Romney's ticket.

[Mr. Morden]

Ok....I can confirm that I will not be accepting a place on Mitt Romney's ticket.

I *might* accept a place on his ticket......if that place is court jester.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

I'll be VP on Mark Foley's POTUS ticket.

[Mr. Morden]

More reactions from the potential candidates:

Christie has left the door wide open:

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/04/christie-would-listen-if-romney-asks-him-to-be-running-mate/

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McDonnell has done the same:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/post/bob-mcdonnell-on-romney-obama-and-the-vp-pick/2012/04/19/gIQAAmWUTT_blog.html

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Ayotte responds to the speculation by changing the subject:

http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/newsstatenewengland/958262-227/ayotte-flattered-by-vice-president-rumors-but.html

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Portman is similar:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/19/portman-leaves-door-open-for-vp-spot/

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[Mr. Morden]

So, to summarize:

"I'd think about it", or some similar indication of interest:

Bush
Christie
McDonnell

"I don't think I'll be picked", or some other dodge of the question:

Ayotte
Daniels
Portman
Ryan

Outright denial that they would take the job:

Haley
Martinez
Pawlenty

Outright denial, followed by messy backpedaling that suggests possible interest after all:

Rubio

[Bull Moose Base]

McDonnell needs to be in his own category of people running ads for themselves simultaneous to cementing their position as worst possible choice.

[Mr. Morden]

Jeb Bush walks back his sort-of expression of interest in the vice presidency:

http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=F77E4C4E-D3DA-4917-B01D-FDA2229FB0AE

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers gives a non-denial:

http://m.spokesman.com/stories/2012/apr/15/mcmorris-rodgers-could-balance-republican-ticket/

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Thune also gives a non-denial:

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/26/thune-puts-damper-on-vp-speculation/

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[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I've just blocked Mitt Romney on AIM in case he might message me and offer the vice presidency.

Better safe than sorry.

[Mr. Morden]

Pawlenty again claims he's out:

http://www.startribune.com/politics/151364125.html

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Martinez has offered one of the more convincing denials, and she makes it more convincing by criticizing Romney on immigration:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/election-2012/post/nm-gov-susana-martinez-criticizes-romneys-self-deportation-idea/2012/05/14/gIQAl8l8OU_blog.html

[Grumpier Than Thou]

I can confirm that I will not, under any circumstance, serve as Mitt Romney's vice president.

On a more serious note, it's looking like Christie is going to be "the guy."

[rwoy]

If asked, I will accept the VP nomination and run alongside Mittens.  I will out-charisma him (by not being creepy) and will win the VP debate against Biden (simply by letting Biden speak).  This will automatically make me a contender for the GOP nom in 2012 when the Dems will be sitting around with no clear successor to Obama.

I just need to get Mittens to ask.

[Bull Moose Base]

Daniels

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/mitch-daniels-vp-post-thought-call-coming-disconnect-203437718.html

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[Mr. Morden]

This was already mentioned in another thread, but Pawlenty seems to have done a 180 on his previous denials and now seems open to the vice presidency:

http://articles.boston.com/2012-05-17/politics/31749796_1_tim-pawlenty-gop-ticket-romney-aide

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[Atlas Has Shrugged]

I can confirm that Mitt Romney has asked me to be his running mate. I will be flying to St. Louis tommorow for the announcement, and Ron Paul will endorse us.

[milhouse24]

Looks like Daniels or his wife has decided he won't even consider being vetted. 

I wonder if Jeb Bush will allow his finances to be vetted, probably not. 

Its Pawlenty by Default. 

If Romney is up big in the polls, then Thune will allow himself to be vetted.