Gov. Martinez slated as GOP convention speaker

Susana Martinez

Santa Fe New Mexican - Gov. Susana Martinez will speak at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., this month, Reince Preibus, chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced today. Martinez was among several high-profile Republicans named by Preibus who will address the GOP convention, where Mitt Romney is expected to be nominated for president. Other speakers include U.S. Sen. John McCain, who was the previous Republican nominee in 2008, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Some commentators have noted today that the selection of Martinez, Rice and Haley is a sign that despite speculation and rumor, none of them will be chosen as Romney’s running mate. Several GOP leaders who are believed to be on Romney’s short list for the No. 2 spot — Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal — were conspicuously absent from the list of speakers. Read More News New Mexico

Gov. Martinez slated as GOP convention speaker