There is a lot of speculation on John McCain’s VP running mate.  According to the Politico Mitt Romney - former Governor of Massachusetts and Michigan native - tops McCain’s veep list at this point in time.  Mitt Romney, one of Sen. John McCain’s VP options, would balance McCain’s ticket by bringing business experience, organizational leadership and state government experience, deep Michigan roots, fundraising [money, money, money], and an ability to bring Western states (NV and CO) and Great Lake states into play come election day.

Surprising many Republican insiders, Mitt Romney is at the top of the vice-presidential prospect list for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). But lack of personal chemistry could derail the pick.

“Romney as favorite” is the hot buzz in Republican circles, and top party advisers said the case is compelling.

Campaign insiders say McCain plans to name his running mate very shortly after Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) does, as part of what one campaign planner called a “bounce-mitigation strategy.”

The Democratic convention is in late August, a week ahead of the Republicans convention. That means McCain can size up the opposing ticket before locking in his own.

One of the chief reasons the Massachusetts governor is looking so attractive is his ability to raise huge amounts of money quickly through his former business partners and from fellow members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Mormons.

McCain sources tell Politico that they believe Romney could raise $50 million in 60 days. One close Romney adviser said it could even be $60 million.