Lieberman Still a Possibility for McCain’s VP Choice

As speculation continues over presumptive Republican nominee John McCain’s choice of a running mate, one unlikely contender remains in the mix. Joe Lieberman — the independent Democratic senator from Connecticut who ran as Al Gore’s vice presidential running mate in 2000, but now backs McCain — is rumored to be on the the Arizona senator’s short list. A Lieberman spokesman coyly declined to comment Wednesday on the senator’s vice presidential prospects — or his whereabouts. “He’s on vacation. I’ve been told that’s all I’m allowed to say. He’s on vacation,” a spokesperson for the senator told FOX News. “I’ll even go one step further with you than I’ve gone with other reporters,” the source continued.  “He’s on planet Earth.” McCain had previously indicated that he would announce his running mate on Friday, but sources close to his campaign told FOX News that his ... (link)