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Washington DC, Aug 20, 2008 / 05:13 pm (CNA).-
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Contradicting earlier reports that presumptive Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain was considering a running mate supportive of legalized abortion, new reports claim the candidate is no longer contemplating choosing pro-choice former Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge.
Ridge, the first homeland security secretary, was believed to have been a leading contender for the Republican vice-presidential slot and was the only such one reported to favor abortion rights.
Citing sources at the Republican National Convention, Fox News reports that senior McCain advisers and aides say McCain got the message that such a choice would not help his presidential campaign.
The National Review magazine on Monday reported that McCain campaign staff has been contacting key state Republican officials around the U.S. to evaluate the prospects of placing an abortion rights supporter on the ticket.
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