Jun 19, 2012

Romney says Rubio is being vetted for VP

By Catalina Camia, USA TODAY Updated 3m ago
Updated 6 p.m. ET

Mitt Romney told reporters in Michigan that Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is being vetted as a potential vice presidential candidate.

"Marco Rubio is being thoroughly vetted as part of our process," Romney said.

ABC News had reported this morning that the Tea Party favorite was not getting vetted for to be Mitt Romney's running mate, and the report cited "knowledgeable sources." to ABC News. That report said Rubio "has not been asked to complete any questionnaires or been asked to turn over any financial documents typically required of potential vice presidential candidates."

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The Romney campaign has not provided any details about the vice presidential selection process ever since the former Massachusetts governor let it be known that he's tapped Beth Myers, his former chief of staff, to run the running-mate search.

Rubio has refused repeatedly to say whether he is being vetted, out of "respect for the process" and Romney.

Still, Rubio's name is frequently mentioned as a possible VP contender and former Florida governor Jeb Bush is among those who have been touting the Tea Party favorite as a top pick. Rubio has been highlighted as someone to watch ever since he was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010.

Romney says Rubio is being vetted for VP