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While presidential candidates always hope that their selection of a running mate can be a "game-changing" moment that elevates their campaign and provides a tailwind in the stretch run to November, the names presumed to be on Mitt Romney's shortlist don't appear to be generating much enthusiasm among American voters.

In fact, a poll released Friday by The Washington Post and ABC News showed that Romney's potential running mates are generally unknown.

Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), considered to perhaps lead Romney's shortlist, carries a net unfavorable rating, with three in 10 voters holding a negative opinion of the senator and just under two in 10 saying they have a favorable impression. But to more than half of voters, Portman remains an unknown.

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