At a fundraiser yesterday, Former Massachusetts Governor and current contender for the GOP presidential nomination Mitt said his short list for the Vice President is "[Virginia Governor Bob] McDonnell, Governor [Chris] Christie of New Jersey and [Senator] Marco Rubio of Florida." Obviously Mr. is trying to boost the appeal of his candidacy with the many conservatives who find his record lacking, but this premature discussion of a running mate might have the opposite effect. continued at http://www.talkingsides.com/blogs/20...lking-vp-picks