Oddsmakers: Rubio still third choice to be VP Pick

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, Sen. Rob Portman from Ohio are co-faves

Published On: Aug 09 2012 02:31:11 PM EDT   Updated On: Aug 08 2012 02:45:33 PM EDT
Romney VP - Marco Rubio
MIAMI -

Sen. Marco Rubio remains the third choice to picked as Mitt Romney's running mate, according to the online oddsmakers.

Rubio is behind fmr. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Sen. Rob Portman from Ohio.

Sportsbook.com lists Pawlenty and Portman at 2.2-to-1 odds. That means that if you bet $100 on Pawlenty or Portman to get picked, and they get picked, you would win $220 plus your initial investment of $100 or $320 total.

Rubio is next at 3-to-1 odds.

Former U.S. Sec. of State Condoleeza Rice is fourth at 10-to-1 odds.

Sportsbook.com does not list Gen. David Petraeus among the contenders, even though he has been touted recently as a surprise contender for the VP slot.

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