VP Watch: Mark Sanford Continues To Raise National Profile

South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford continued his VP quest with an appearance on yesterday’s The Colbert Report. This appearance was no doubt an effort to raise his national profile a bit. Sanford’s name has been dropped by various Republican contenders as a potential running mate since early 2007. Sanford, whose refusal to endorse a candidate going into the SC primary, fueled VP speculation despite his consistent statements that he was not interested in the job.

There was really no reason for Sanford to make the appearance other than a desire to get some free national media. So, regardless of his statements, he’s at least setting himself up for the slot.

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