McCain says no vice presidential decision yet

by The Associated Press

Thursday August 28, 2008, 10:49 AM

DENVER -- John McCain said Thursday he had yet to decide on a running mate.

The Republican presidential candidate has a rally scheduled for Saturday in Pennsylvania, where he is expected to appear with his newly announced vice presidential choice. He said in the interview that he was bringing both former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, two of the leading names on his short list.

But he cautioned against assuming that meant either one would be the pick.

"I haven't decided yet so I can't tell you," he told KDKA NewsRadio in Pittsburgh early Thursday.

However, McCain talked glowingly of Ridge, a longtime friend who has been a frequent presence at his side during the campaign.

"He's a great American and a great and dear friend and I rely on him and I have for many years," McCain said.

Asked to hint which way he is leaning, McCain turned -- as he has for days -- to a joke, saying it would be actor Wilford Brimley.

"He's a former Marine and great guy and he's older than I am, so that might work," McCain said.