AS THE GOP PRIMARIES DEMONSTRATED...:

McCain Advisers Say Stance on Abortion Is Crucial for No. 2 (ELISABETH BUMILLER, 8/22/08, NY Times)

Senator John McCain has narrowed his list of potential running mates to a handful of candidates and appears unlikely to select anyone who supports abortion rights, several advisers close to his campaign said on Thursday.

Former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts and Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota are the top candidates as Mr. McCain and his advisers gather over the next several days at Mr. McCain’s cabin near Sedona, they said.

Abortion rules out Mitt.

Posted by Orrin Judd at August 22, 2008 7:10 AM