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MAY 22, 2008

Crist talks up VP on national TV

Gov. Charlie Crist went to New York today to tout an economic stimulus package for Florida. But a CNBC anchor first wanted to talk about his trip to John McCain's cabin in Arizona this weekend. (See the video here.)

"Just a little social time with the great U.S. Senator John McCain," Crist said of the trip. The anchor, knowing Crist would probably not bite, did not even inquire if Crist was seeking the VP slot and instead asked what McCain would be looking for in a running mate.

"He needs somebody that he has good chemistry with ... that he believes would be a good president," Crist said.

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