WASHINGTON -
We're getting closer and closer here and the list of potential running mates may be narrowing.
"I've got some folks coming over today," said Presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Romney is did a little grocery shopping near his home in New Hampshire. A photo-op for sure, but he was preparing for a big meeting that included the Director of his Vice Presidential search effort. And many conservatives think the announcement is right around the corner.
The Weekly Standard's Stephen Hayes says, "I don't think anybody knows yet, but there's certainly a window at the end of this week, Thursday, Friday time frame for Romney to make this announcement if he wants to."
A lot of speculation centers around these possible candidates, which include three members of Congress -- Senator Rob Portman of Ohio, Florida Senator Marco Rubio and Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. And then three current of former Governors -- Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Virginia's Bob McDonnell and Minnesota's Tim Pawlenty.
There's still talk about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie too, but he may have to settle for a prime speaking role at the convention.
There are others, though, and some are looking at this week's big Romney bus tour for clues.
The itinerary includes stops in key swing states -- Virginia, North Carolina, Florida and Ohio.
"It would be weird, I think, to do this four-day tour through four swing states, big bus tour, a lot of excitement without having picked the V.P. and with that hanging over him and dwarfing whatever message he wants to get out," said The Weekly Standard's Bill Kristol.
The Obama campaign, meantime, is preparing for at least one possibility, telling supporters in Ohio to begin campaigning against Senator Rob Portman.
