Top Republicans defend Palin and vetting process

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (CNN) – Three top Republicans — including two who reportedly held top spots on John McCain’s VP shortlist — expressed confidence Tuesday in the McCain campaign’s vetting of Sarah Palin, and said that her daughter’s pregnancy is a private matter that will have a negligible impact on the presidential race. Tim Pawlenty, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney, each spoke to a handful of... [read full story]