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Robert Novak: Romney in the lead for VP

Here's what he wrote:

Will McCain name a vice presidential candidate in mid-July to step up fund-raising before the national convention, or will he wait until Democrats make their choice in late August? A rumor running through the political community now puts former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the lead for VP. But Romney has many critics in the McCain inner circle, and we don't think the decision has been made.

Meanwhile, the Washington Post's McCain reporter said in this discussion that Pawlenty and Romney are mentioned as possible VP choices.