I've heard from two different sources that Tom Ridge is at or near the top of the list to be VP. This would not come entirely out of the blue, if it's true. McCain mentions Ridge frequently on the trail, and tactically it makes a lot of sense. Ridge was an extremely popular governor in Pennsylvania, and was widely believe to have been on the short list for the VP job in 2000. Also, Ridge is a combat veteran, like McCain. It would set up a strong contrast with a Democratic ticket that may not boast a veteran let alone a war hero. I still think Fred Thompson makes the most sense, and regular readers will know well of this blog's fondness for Sarah Palin, but the rumor mill says Ridge.