Obama gears up for VP announcement

[whirlygigspin]

57 minutes ago

CHICAGO (AFP) — Democrat Barack Obama on Friday put the finishing touches to the unveiling of his choice of running mate after unleashing a fusillade of vitriol on White House rival John McCain.

The Republican came under attack after confessing to being in the dark about how many properties he owns, as the pair braced for the convention season. Obama returned to his home in Chicago after a week-long tour of southern states, and was to stay huddled with top aides to roll out the closely guarded secret of who his vice presidential pick is. The Illinois senator told reporters traveling with him in Virginia Thursday: "I've made the selection and that's all you're going to get."

His shortlist reportedly includes Delaware Senator Joseph Biden, Indiana Senator Evan Bayh and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. Supporters of Obama's former party rival Hillary Clinton are still pushing for her to be on the ticket.

The Democrat's choice of VP nominee will be unveiled at the latest at a campaign event Saturday in the town where Obama first launched his White House bid in February 2007 -- Springfield, Illinois.

[eshfemme]

1. I hope he doesn't text us all Saturday... I just want to know. :(

[renegade000]

2. Ugh, I hate how journalists try to sex up their language

'Fusillade of vitriol'?
Clearly the author of that piece has a different idea what a fusillade of vitriol is than I do.

[irish.lambchop]

3. I have been up since

the crack of ass here (Ireland) checking, checking, and checking again - it has to be today because, well, my champagne is cold and I'm thirsty! :)

[thoughtcrime1984]

5. One sure would think it'd be soon, as in this AM.

Why would they text everyone as he is introducing the Veep on TV? They'd control the airwaves in a positive fashion today if they announce within an hour or two.

[irish.lambchop]

6. Would be fantastic if it's within the next hour or so - just before

those morning 'news' shows come on there - let's see how the hosts handle it, though I guess they've practised their 'bit' re all on the short list and have guests on standby. Is Morning Joe still on there with Mika Bzdhejkwmnpqztcvzi (sorry, don't know how to spell it but I know there are very few vowels)? That should be very entertaining to watch this morning!

[lamp_shade]

7. At 9:00 am eastern time, it'll be 3:00 am in Hawaii

Keep that in mind. I wouldn't look for anything before 3:00 this afternoon (EDST)

[irish.lambchop]

8. I will keep that in mind - thank you!

I think I may know what an expectant father feels like! :hi:

[barack the house]

4. What another day doh. That so says to me it's another day.

[C_U_L8R]

9. I think he'll wait until Sunday night.

McMansions is up to his neck in his own obliviousness
and its playing out very well.... good enough to
it keep it stoked through the weekend (and the talk shows).

Big VP news on Monday AM is a fantastic way to start what will be an amazing week,

[irish.lambchop]

10. He absolutely cannot wait until Sunday night!

I won't allow it as I've friends coming over to celebrate today - the food is made, the drink is cold AND it's P.O.E.T.S. Day here!! (Piss Off Early, Tomorrow's Saturday)