A lot riding on Romney's 'Veepstakes'

The vice president has been elevated to the role of heir apparent. So the choice affects not only the current campaign but the following presidency.

With Mitt Romney all but officially anointed the Republican presidential nominee, the national political narrative now turns to the "Veepstakes": who Romney will choose for his running mate. From a policy point of view, this is arguably the most important decision Romney will make in his presidential race.

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