SC governor going to McCain's Colorado event

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford won't be chilling the speculation about his vice presidential prospects by heading to a John McCain event next month in Colorado. Sanford spokesman Joel Sawyer confirmed Thursday the governor plans to attend the Aug. 14-15 event in Aspen recognizing donors to the Arizona senator's presidential campaign. McCain's campaign did not immediately respond to questions about the event. The GOP national convention starts two weeks later in St. Paul, Minn., and any McCain contact with people mentioned as attractive running mates sparks chatter. There are plenty of those names out there, including former opponents Mitt Romney, Sam Brownback and Mike Huckabee and Govs. Charlie Crist of Florida, Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota and Bobby Jindal of Louisiana. Sanford may not seem like much of a... [read full story]