Trump floats Rubio for VP, shoots down Haley option

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Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump floated Sen. Marco Rubio as a possible running mate in the general election Thursday while ruling out South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley.

Speaking to Fox News, Trump said that Haley was never under consideration for the slot despite rumors coming to light Wednesday that Haley, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez and Ohio Sen. Rob Portman were all possibilities. All three have said they are not interested in the position.

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