McCain not committing to 2012 candidate yet

Published: Monday, March 30 2009 12:00 a.m. MDT

Sen. John McCain isn't committing to supporting his vice presidential pick, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, if she runs for president in 2012.

McCain — the GOP's presidential nominee last year — says he wants to see who the other candidates are and what the situation might be.

The Arizona senator elevated Palin to the national stage with his surprise pick. He says he has great affection for Palin and her family.

But he also cites three other governors — Utah's Jon Huntsman Jr., Louisiana's Bobby Jindal and Minnesota's Tim Pawlenty as potential candidates.

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