This report from Bob Novak doesn’t paint Team Romney in a very flattering light.

Close supporters of Mitt Romney have been injecting into the political rumor stream an unsubstantiated report that Sen. John McCain obtained the vital endorsement of Florida Gov. Charlie Crist by promising him the vice presidential nomination. Spreading that rumor reflects the anger in the Romney camp over the late endorsements of McCain by Crist and Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida. Until then, the Romney insiders claim, their private polls showed a lead in the Jan. 29 Florida primary that in fact delivered a crushing victory for McCain. A footnote: Karl Rove and other prominent Republicans are talking up a McCain-Romney harmony ticket despite personal dislike between the two presidential candidates. Romney also would have to overcome opposition to him going on the ticket by his closest advisers.

The first item would appear to minimize the chances of the second item. I wouldn’t pick a running mate who had spread rumors about me, would you?

And while I recognize the two men appeared respectful and appreciative when Romney endorsed McCain, if they’re going to make a “harmony ticket,” doesn’t there have to be, you know, harmony?