June 19, 2008
Posted: 10:35 AM ET
From CNN Political Producer Peter Hamby (CNN) – Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty will be in the spotlight Thursday evening when John McCain makes two campaign stops in Minneapolis and St. Paul, but Pawlenty — often floated as a possible running mate for McCain — continues to deny that he is being considered for a vice presidential nod. On Tuesday's edition of "The Situation Room," Wolf Blitzer asked Pawlenty if the McCain campaign had begun to "vet" him. "They have not," Pawlenty said. "I haven't been asked. I don't expect to be asked. But you're always kind to inquire about that, Wolf." Pawlenty was again asked about being on the ticket Wednesday by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star-Tribune, but he again dismissed the speculation. "I'm honored to have my name mentioned,” Pawlenty answered. "The fact is, I haven't been asked, and I don't expect to be asked." According the newspaper, Pawlenty was asked point blank if he has had any discussions with the McCain campaign. The governor issued a straightforward response: "None." Filed under: John McCain Tim Pawlenty
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