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Portman, no longer veep possibility, becomes surrogate instead
Former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman, R-Terrace Park, flew in late Monday to the Republican National Convention, and it’s been nonstop ever since.
He had four speaking engagements on Tuesday, Sept. 2, including a speech before the National Republican Senatorial Committee and a group that’s focused on financial literacy. He also made it to a reception honoring Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.
On Wednesday, he’s scheduled to speak before the Michigan and Minnesota delegations. He’ll also speak to Ohio’s delegation on Thursday.
That doesn’t count the myriad of media appearances he’s made.
“The campaign is using me as a surrogate,” he said.
Portman may have left his last government job - as head of the White House Office of Management and Budget - last year, but he’s still visible.
That’s because he still wants to serve.
He says he’ll work this year on the McCain campaign. Then, at the end of the year, he’ll make a decision on whether to run for governor.
“I’m interested in serving again. I’d loved to serve at the statewide level if there’s an opportunity,” he said.
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