"'I believe that Gov. Pawlenty is the next and new generation of leadership in Republican Party and America,' McCain said at a town hall meeting here. 'I wouldn't like to speculate on who the vice-presidential candidates are, but I know he has a place in the future of this country, as well as the Republican Party, and the first one is most important.'" (CBS News)

"Former Sens. John Edwards and Sam Nunn are on a list of potential running mates for Democrat Barack Obama, a congresswoman said Thursday, one day after she met with members of Obama's team vetting possible candidates.
Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, D-Mich., who leads the Congressional Black Caucus, said members of her caucus asked her to forward the names of Edwards and Nunn when she met Wednesday with Obama's vice presidential search team. The vetting team, Caroline Kennedy and Eric Holder, indicated the two were on the list." (AP)

"'Look,' said Richardson when asked by a moderator if he would take the job. 'How can anyone turn down an honor like that, honestly?'" (New York Observer)

"'I don't think Mrs. Clinton fits those criteria,' [Ted] Sorensen said, referring to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, who suspended her campaign after Obama clinched the nomination. 'But I think a Republican would. And I'm from Nebraska. I think Chuck Hagel might make a great national ticket vice presidential nominee.'" (USA Today)

Jim Webb, John Warner introduce bill for off-shore drilling. (Hampton Roads Daily Press)

"'I would cross the bridge if it comes to that, but I honestly think (McCain) has a lot of other good choices' to be his vice president, said Rob Portman, a former congressman from the Cincinnati area. (Salem Morning Journal)

WSJ's Washington Wire bios Charlie Crist.