John McCain Chooses His VP

A senior official for the McCain campaign has stated that John McCain has chosen his running mate for the 2008 election and the person chosen will be notified on Thursday.

Credit: Associated Press/Matt York

From Politico:

A friend said McCain had pretty much settled on his selection early this week, and it crystallized in the past few days. Campaign manager Rick Davis flew to McCain’s cabin in Sedona, Ariz., a few days ago to confer, and another meeting about the choice was held with top aides Wednesday.

The news leaked on the third night of the Democratic National Convention, detracting attention from speeches by former President Bill Clinton and the Democratic ticket mate, Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware.

McCain’s selection process has been conducted mostly in secret, but officials said he was considering one or more candidates who support abortion rights. The disclosure set off a fracas on the right wing, with talk-show host Rush Limbaugh saying such a selection would destroy the party.

McCain is planning to roll out his vice presidential nominee in three battleground states this weekend, with large-scale rallies planned for Ohio, Pennsylvania and Missouri, according to aides and advisers.

McCain’s choice will be very important in this campaign. Once his choice is announced, we will have our “final four” and the race will officially be in the home stretch. This will be the most important election of our time and it is, and should continue to be, a very tight race. Thoughts?

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