Posted on 07/08/2007 11:14:47 AM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
(CBS4) WEST PALM BEACH -- Governor Charlie Crist is calling speculation that he could end up on the Republican ticket for president "silly talk."
GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney stirred up that speculation Saturday when he was asked during an event in West Palm Beach if he was thinking about a running mate. Romney said it would be presumptuous to talk about that now, but he said Florida has great leaders, including the Crist, former governor Jeb Bush, and Republican senator Mel Martinez.
"People talk about things all the time, you know how politics are. I just consider it silly talk," Crist said Sunday. When asked if he would consider running for vice president if eventually asked, he said, "There's nothing to consider."
While Crist acknowledges there have been indirect discussions with Republican campaigns "through other people," he said he is not exploring the possibility of being on the presidential ticket.
"Nothing could be further from the truth," Crist said. "The only thing I'm exploring is Miami to Pensacola and Naples to Jacksonville and all parts in between."
Romney met Crist on Saturday before both he spoke at the Young Republicans National Convention. Romney broke free from a circle of supporters and crossed the convention center lobby to say hello to the governor.
"We just look with awe at what you're doing here. You've done a great job. We're really proud of you, and it gives me confidence we can take Florida," Romney told Crist. "We've got to keep Florida in '08."
"It's done," Crist replied, and then joked, "I feel the responsibility. I feel the weight."
Please keep this RINO pig away from ANY office.
Queer.
Mel Martinez isn’t even eligible for the VP slot.
Extremely extereme silly talk!
Well, it is silly - I think Hillary wants Barak and I do not think Bloomberg has given that slot much thought yet.
Ditto.
Who started that rumor?
Crist himself?
That’s what I think. Just so silly...
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