Romney Top Choice for McCain's VP

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Mike Allen, who's got a reputation as being very well sourced reporter, is saying that Mitt Romney is emerging as McCain's top choice for VP this Fall.

Surprising many Republican insiders, Mitt Romney is at the top of the vice-presidential prospect list for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). But lack of personal chemistry could derail the pick.

“Romney as favorite” is the hot buzz in Republican circles, and top party advisers said the case is compelling.

Here's the case ...

One of the chief reasons the Massachusetts governor is looking so attractive is his ability to raise huge amounts of money quickly through his former business partners and from fellow members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons.

McCain sources tell Politico that they believe Romney could raise $50 million in 60 days. One close Romney adviser said it could even be $60 million.

Romney’s other advantages, according to people involved in McCain’s screening process:

—Squeaky clean, and fully vetted by the national media.

—Has presidential looks and bearing, and immediately would be a strong campaign who could be trusted to stay on-message.

—Family’s Michigan roots would help in a swing state that went Democratic in 2004 and is. [sic]

There are other states he can help swing too, like Nevada and Colorado. He's also a big help in Utah.

Since it's going to be about 2 months before any of this becomes official, take the news with a grain of salt. But I agree, Mitt's got all those advantages the article listed, and more.