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Ridge was widely cited as a potential running mate for [[John McCain]] in his 2008 bid for the White House. His home state of Pennsylvania is a [[swing state]] that has voted for the Democratic candidate in the last 4 Presidential elections, and is often considered a "must win" for Obama. However, Ridge's stance on [[abortion]] is considered too [[liberal]] for many [[conservative]]s in the Republican Party.

Ridge was widely cited as a potential running mate for [[John McCain]] in his 2008 bid for the White House. His home state of Pennsylvania is a [[swing state]] that has voted for the Democratic candidate in the last 4 Presidential elections, and is often considered a "must win" for Obama. However, Ridge's stance on [[abortion]] is considered too [[liberal]] for many [[conservative]]s in the Republican Party.

Ridge is considered by many to be a liberal republican.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1282/is_10_52/ai_62241930</ref>

Beyond his views on abortion, Ridge is considered by many to be a liberal in other areas, such as opposing tax cuts and failing to support school vouchers with enough zeal.<ref>http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1282/is_10_52/ai_62241930</ref>

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