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McCain's campaign keeps lips zipped on VP pick

DAYTON, Ohio - John McCain is expected to celebrate his 72nd birthday at a midday rally here today by announcing his running mate - and Republicans are bracing themselves.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, primary runner-up Mitt Romney, former Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge and even Sen. Joe Lieberman top the list in speculation, but the McCain campaign remained tight-lipped yesterday.

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