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Channel: Dayton 24/7 Now · 2012 · News & Politics
LEBANON -- To say that U.S. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio is on the "short list" for Mitt Romney's vice presidency would be about as understated as the answer the junior senator gave when ABC 22/Fox 45 Anchor Chris Heath asked him that question today.Portman, who has been tasked by the Romney campaign to serve as a "counter" to President Obama in the state, said he is content to remain a senator.However, when pressed on the question he refused to close the door on the vice presidency position."It's hard not to take the call, but it's not something that I'm looking to do," Portman said. "I'm planning to stay right where I am, and again I feel very fortunate to get to do this."Whether it is in the White House or as a senator, Portman says he has some very specific things that have to happen to bring jobs back to the Miami Valley. Hear those and much more from the interview tonight on Fox 45 and ABC 22.To watch the entire interview, check out Raw News.
