Cuban open to being VP pick, however ‘slim’

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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban on Thursday said he is “wide open” to the conversation about him becoming a vice-presidential candidate and is looking forward to discussing that possibility with Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, should they ask for a meeting.

“What makes me a different candidate for vice president is that I’m a geek working in the tech industry,” Cuban told ESPN Radio’s “Capital Games” podcast. “It’s important for presidential candidates to be tech savvy. None are right now.”

Cuban called himself “fiercely independent” and said he is neither a Democrat nor a Republican. Still, he confirmed that he has been in touch with Clinton aides after saying publicly that he’d be willing to discuss a spot on her ticket.

“I’m …

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