Portman draws attention as Romney’s potential VP pick

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/republican-rob-portman-who-could-a-vice-presidential-contender-is-a-washington-insider/2012/07/16/gJQArcQCpW_story.html

Portman’s long-standing ties to the Bush family would probably be raised by President Obama’s campaign, which is trying to tie Romney to the Bush years. Portman served in President George H.W. Bush’s administration and then worked for President George W. Bush as U.S. trade representative and budget director. Former Bush aides say he consistently pushed to rein in spending and convinced others in the White House to propose a balanced budget.