Is Obama Close to Picking His Running Mate?

By Paddy


Man, I'm actually worried about who he'll pick. NO EVAN BAYH.

Several weeks ago on Political Insider, I suggested the first week of August might be the best time to unveil running a running mate.

First Read: "If Obama plans to name his running mate before the Olympics, he's probably got to be close to a decision, because he'd have to name the running mate in the week he returns from his overseas trip. Time's running out for Team Obama if they want a big pre-Olympics VP rollout. So maybe he's a lot closer than we all realize, and maybe these gym stops are well, you know..."