CNN reports- Obama to announce VP via text, e-mail

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CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney


Obama's VP choice will be announced via text messaging.
(CNN) — It used to be that a presidential candidate announced his running mate at a carefully staged rally in a crucial swing state designed to boost buzz for the ticket and maximize media coverage.

But in a presidential cycle where so many of the conventional rules no longer appear applicable, Barack Obama's campaign said Sunday the Democratic VP choice will be revealed via e-mail and text messages to supporters.

"Barack Obama is about to make one of the most important decisions of this campaign — choosing a running mate," Obama campaign manager David Plouffe wrote in an e-mail to supporters Sunday night. "You have helped build this movement from the bottom up, and Barack wants you to be the first to know his choice."

Plouffe's e-mail is sure to raise speculation a running mate announcement could be imminent, even as Obama vacations in Hawaii and the Olympic Games reach full swing in Beijing. Most political observers had expected Illinois senator to announce his VP choice after the Olympics, ended in the small window before the Democratic convention.

(This keeps with Obama's message of change and is an excellent idea to keep the young voters update.)

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1. I'm gonna be texted

If you text VP to 62262 you can sign up for it.

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2. I received the emil from the campaign

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3. Can't wait

I received a text today stating this fact. As Obama said, its not about him, its about us.

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6. I think Tuesday is the day

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4. I will be the first to know!

Along with a couple hundred thousand folks.

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5. Yes We Will....

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7. If Obama announces his VP during the Olympics

It could mean it's not as conventional of a pick as some may think. It may mean he wants as LITTLE scrutiny as possible.

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9. Maybe... I think it will be a surprise

Many are saying Bayh but I think we will be surprised which is a good think. Barack is a smart man and he knows what is at stake. I trust his judgement completely

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8. This is another dumb fluff story

But the media loves that.

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10. What's wrong with getting free airtime? If you are right.

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11. Nothing

It just shows the media will run with anything.

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12. Agree