- otus
- August 7, 2012
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SHELBY, Ohio--As a prospective vice presidential short-lister, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman is in the running for one of the most highly visible speaking slots at the Republican National Convention. Based on his response to a question about what he would discuss if granted one of those prime time positions, it appears he's been thinking about it. Speaking to reporters while visiting a family-owned farm here Wednesday, Portman offered a sneak peek at what his convention speech might look like: "I haven't been outlining one, but I can speak from the heart about what I'm seeing in Ohio. That is, a lot of small businesses, like this one, they're really concerned and worried. They're worried about their future, for their family, but also the future for their country. We've got a fundamental decision to make, and as you know, I come from a small business background and when I hear the president say, 'you didn't build that, somebody else did,' you know, I think about my Dad or my...