http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080821/ap_on_el_pr/veepstakes EMPORIA, Va - Barack Obama says he's decided on a running mate, but he won't say who. "I've made the selection, that's all you're gonna get," Obama said told reporters while campaigning in Virginia Thursday. Obama didn't say whether he's informed his pick yet. ADVERTISEMENT Obama is planning to announce his choice in a text message to supporters sometime before Saturday afternoon, when he's scheduled to appear with his pick in Illinois. Asked by an Associated Press reporter when the text would be sent, Obama just grinned and said, "Wouldn't you like to know?"
Yawn. I think most people are just sick of waiting for Barry he's not building suspense, more like pissing people off by this silly tease
I hate to admit it, but I might be in agreement with bigtexx. Of course, McCain could always give us his VP first, but he wants to play the game, too. Batman must be having sleepless nights. Can he hang on till Saturday?
You made it so obvious. Anyway, I'm hearing it's Sebelius. A quote I found: "Just came across some inside info from a marketing persepctive that makes it look like Kathleen Sebelius will be named VP for Obama. This info also looks at each of the top VP candidates." From TexansTalk.
Looks like we'll find out for sure tomorrow. http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080822/pl_nm/usa_politics_dc WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama prolonged the suspense on his vice presidential pick on Friday, saying he has chosen an independent voice who could be an effective governing partner -- but not revealing the name. Obama has dragged out the announcement of a No. 2 for maximum political impact, but is running out of time. The Democratic nominating convention opens on Monday, with the vice president accepting the nomination on Wednesday. "I'm pretty disciplined on this," he said on CBS's "The Early Show" when asked about the choice. Obama, 47, a first-term Illinois senator, said he had searched for a running mate who will be prepared to step in as president and one who could help him govern. "The third criteria for me I think was independence. I want somebody who is going to challenge my thinking and not simply be a yes person when it comes to policy-making," he said. Obama's announcement could come at any time, and he is expected to appear with his choice on Saturday in his home state of Illinois as they launch their run to the convention in Denver. History has shown the choice of a running mate is unlikely to have a major impact on the November 4 White House election between Obama and Republican John McCain, but along with the upcoming conventions the choices give both candidates a chance for the political spotlight. Speculation about Obama's choice has centered on three prime contenders -- Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and Delaware Sen. Joseph Biden. But Obama was happy to let the vice presidential speculation fade on Thursday as he focused on McCain's inability to say how many houses he owns. Obama says that proves McCain is out of touch with the economic struggles of most Americans. In an interview with the Politico newspaper on Wednesday, the Arizona senator was asked how many houses he owns with his wife Cindy, a wealthy heiress to a beer distributorship. "I think -- I'll have my staff get to you," McCain replied. "It's condominiums where -- I'll have them get to you." The Politico said McCain's staff counted "at least" four houses, although other media reports found at least seven. On CBS, Obama noted McCain's recent comments that the economy was "fundamentally strong" and has made progress under President George W. Bush. He said McCain "obviously doesn't have a very clear sense of what ordinary Americans are going through." Obama returned to his home town of Chicago on Thursday night and has no public events scheduled during the day, raising expectations that the announcement on his vice president is imminent. McCain also is taking a day off the campaign trail on Friday at home in Arizona.
Last night, MSNBC was reporting that the Biden family were all gathering at his home. Take that for what its worth.
