Why is McDonnell no longer on the short list?

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Fixed the title.

Who said he isn't, still?  I'm not sure what names have or have not been eliminated from the VP list.

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I think the main issue with choosing McDonnell is that he's more of a social issues governor than a fiscal issues governor; or, at least, that's the reputation he has.

I recall some controversy over the fact that he admitted a few months ago that Obama deserved credit for the economic recovery.

Yeah, that happened not too long ago.  That was probably the final nail in the coffin.

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

I think the main issue with choosing McDonnell is that he's more of a social issues governor than a fiscal issues governor; or, at least, that's the reputation he has.

That's certainly not his reputation in Virginia.

I've honestly only heard about the abortion bill and the Confederate History Month issue, not his fiscal accomplishments.