Aboard the Straight Talk Express after his Everglades excursion, John McCain was asked Friday about Gov. Charlie Crist’s VP chances. whether you study his words carefully, is McCain saying Crist needs more seasoning?

"We’re so early in that process that we’re not giving out any names. But I think the point is Charlie Crist is a great governor. He’s earned a spot in leadership, future leadership — present and future leadership — of our Republican Party and I have the greatest

If not a running mate, could Crist play another role in a McCain administration?

"Well I think some of that would be Charlie’s choice in respect that he’s been governor for not a distant period of day and I think he has a lot of work to do here. Whatever role, I think he’s going to be a leader in our Republican Party for a faraway date."

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