this is ridiculous

no one should even take him serious to be president

this is how he would run his white house, like a complete idiot

PUMA 2008

ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!! It's gonna be Gore

Obama / Gore 08
(sounds great!!!)

Obama's vp ———-WHO CARES. The guy at the top of the ticket doesn't deserve to be President in the first place!!!

I swear..

you guys criticize him for waking up in the morning and

for going to sleep at night.

"and 'that's not change we can believe in"…..
- John McCain

OBAMA IS TOAST ANYWAY, IT MATTERS NOT FOLKS.
James M
Billings, Montana

To Mike:

Oh, how soon you forget the idiocy of the supporters of George W. How soon you forget! What a shame.

And to everyone else who is whining and crying about this:

It's interesting that you are commenting here on a blog. If you think it's so stupid then why do you care enough to keep checking the ticker? Chill out. No one asked your permission about announcing via a text message. It is not the campaign that is making this a big deal. It is the media feeding the beast (web surfers like you).

Wow!
First a fake Bigfoot and now fake VP announcements?
Is nothing sacred anymore?
LOL.

Are we going to have a big parade, and lights, and fireworks, and music when he announces the VP!? All this for someone who breaks a tie in the Senate…lol!

HE IS NOT THE ONE THAT SENT THIS EMAL!! CANT YOU READ????

you people are so narrow minded. Obama will announce when he's ready just have a little patience. Don't get on that band wagon and start calling names.

for those hillary supporters, IT'S NOT HER!!!!! LOL

Go Obama

This just shows how excited people are about Obama.

WHERE IS COLIN POWELL FOR PRES, WE NEED A MAN FOR PRES…PLEASE.
E Johnson
Des Moines Ia

Waiting…. Waiting…. ohhhhh…. ohhhhh…. myyyyyy

OH… Got A TEXT!

Dang… Not Him…

Waiting…. Waiting… ohhhhh… ohhhhh… myyyyyy

Vegas,

you are obviously a paid RNC staffer.

Just hate Obama whatever he does, right?

p.s. what's the coordinated effort to diminish Obama's stature as a man? Limbaugh did it yesterday, now you. Must have gotten your talking points memo from the guy who ran bush's campaign that is now running mccain's.

Who cares about the losing VP Candidate? Does any sane person believe that Barack Obama will be elected President?

Forget the polls…people will continue to vote on racial lines…ie. >90% African Americans vote for Obama….the white vote won't be much different.

hahahahahha I love it. Some body should be teaching a lesson to the press.

It's definitely Chet Edwards. You see, it was going to be John Edwards, but then the story about his mistress came out, so Obama had to pick someone else. But, he's already had thousands of stickers and banners printed that say "Obama-Edwards," so he has to dig up another Edwards…

This is great!! Its like telling the Cable Guy to wait at your house and you'll be there between 1 and 5…! awesome…the media can't stand it I'm sure, I love it…!!!

To Beth…it better be hillary?that sounds like a threat to me..and if it isnt… what?

OBAMA… KEEP THEM WAITING LOL

bunch of crap, I have no respect for the Democraps…bunch of losers. If not Clinton, my vote goes to McCain.

The Media is generating the hype, not Obama. The media is ridiculous…staking out the residences of potential Obama VP picks? Come on now! I'd love it if they were ALL wrong.

hahahahahha I love it. Some body should be teaching a to the press.

WHAT A TOTAL WASTE OF TIME! WAIT FOR THE FRIGGIN' ANNOUNCEMENT!

Obama and his marketing games has no place in the White House. This is serious business for the American people and anyone who doesn't know that is just out of touch.

After careful thought and consideration, I can safely say that it will be Colin Powell.

How did a clown like Obama ever become a Candidate in the first place….the smooth talking fast talkers are invariably full of baloney….he's so immature to a mature person that is.
Jake Carlson
Las Vegas

Hey, I just got the text message–it's Paris Hilton!!

The Obama campaign should have known that something like this would happen. I agree that he should have said when he will announce. This makes him look ridiculous. Obama should run his campaign the way he had been running it when he was ahead of the game and not try to play games. The campaign is just not as good at it as the Rove/McCain team. They are going to rain in his parade in Denver too.

Half the people commenting think Obama is the one that sent out the messages……. I fear for our country. There are so many idiots. CNN knows this and is chipping away at Obama with their weirdly worded headlines (seriously, look at them sometimes, they are skewed to make mccain look better). Even worse, they have Glenn Beck subtly steering away independent support by being "down to earth" and tricking people. Conservatives have really made me sick. I guess at the rallies they'll be chanting "4 more years!" again… look at how that turned out…

To "old boy":

If you feel Obama's a joke, I can only imagine what a clear thinker like you has to say about fearless, Jet-Pilot, who's keeping the White House secure for Obama come January!

I love that so many people lose sleep over the announcement. I also find it quite interesting that being told that the decision has been made means everyone should know who the VP is going to be immediately. Let me clue you in, it's not going to be anyone posting here so maybe relax.

I honestly think the majority of people chomping at the bit are just looking for something new to focus their trolling on. As soon as the VP is announced everyone can take a deep breath and move on to the next silly issue.

Maybe we will find out that Obama or McCain has a peanut allergy and reflect on the possibility that they aren't in touch with the majority of the population that can eat peanuts.

It ain't Hillary!!

Get over it !!!!

Grow up!!!!!!

What colossal lamoids.

Well…what else is new. This guys first fake announcement came out awhile back…saying he was going to run for President. True substance is a rare commodity here…Obama is all glitz and whiz..

Q: How do you come off less arrogant?

A:

Hate to break it to Obama.

But the people in VA don't like Gov. Tim Kaine.
All he does is raise taxes and send it to Transportation projects that never get finished.

Not to mention his delightful cutting of the Education Budget.

I most likely going to vote for Obama; but if he has Tim Kaine as his running mate, I am voting for McCain.

I don't know if I want to vote for him or anyone. Now with these guessing games. You have to wait, even though I have made my decision; because I said so. Lets postpone this announcment. Sounds like a parent or a lawyer, not a future president.
A real exeuctive does not have time to wait, if he wants to be the executive leader of the nation he needs to act like one.

And since you all seem to lack the ability to read between the lines, I'll spell it out for you:

It's not the Obama people sending out these messages. They're FAKE. It's some other group of people. Probably people who want to damage his reputation… hmmmmmm.

PUMAs, maybe?

His game playing shows us what type of a President Obama will make…..we need a grownup folks.
He will work for us, and he's another showman.
Joanne J
Denver CO

Is this how Obama plans to run the government…….through e-mail?
The Pres is too important a responsibility to leave open over the
internet. Think, Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha,Ha, Ha

So much for NObama and his tech savy. Who's going to believe it when the real text comes? What an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why are some of the commenters saying the Obama Campaign is childish? He's not the one who sent the e-mail. At least read the story carefully enough to comment on it.

John McCain is also going to announce his VP, by telegraph.

Ummm…you are saying Obama realy sent that email??? From a AOL address (they even exist anymore)????

My guess is that is not the case….

Gee to read some of these blogs you would think email is something new - let alone notifying people that way of who is the pick for VP. This is a circus - what a joke.

Playing coy with his choice is an ego move for Obama. The media has him so convinced he is "The One", that he truly believes that we wait anxiously for anything that comes out of his mouth. He really believes he's got everyone fooled, and he's enjoying his celebrity. The media and his supporters who adore him have created this! It's insane!

Not really fond of being manipulated like this.
This waiting thing is really hurting his appeal with me.
Sorry to say, but if it's not Hillary, he's not going to be elected.

stop acting childish, otherwise it will become the biggest joke in campaign history.

I've seen conventions in the past where the VP wasn't named until the convention. So the only ones with the "suspense" are those in the media and "we the people" who are trying to rush things. Chill

Oh my god, this whole VP thing is an absolute joke! But that's the way Obama has been treating this whole election. He's treating this whole thing like some high school gossip.

But I can guarantee there will be Obama supporters who spin this and say, "He's so youthful", "he's just in touch with the people". I can't stand everything that Obama is.

How many of you hope the pundits will gnaw their own tongues off before this is all over? It would give us all some blessed peace!

@Anonymous

Man thanks for the laugh, that was hilarious…I love how he is pointing to the Riddler as well…

Whiners,

Stay home please. People like you are why we still have an electoral college system.

Oh no, not fake announcements to go with the faux candidate with the faux experience. Is nothing sacred??? Too funny!!!!

are the pumas going to annoy obama untill his pick is clinton

Much ado about nothing! Barack Obama is going to lose!

John McCain 2008 and Hillary Clinton 2012!

Do you fools actually beleive he sent these? What is wrong with your feeble brains? I guess that shows us whos a McCain supporter, can't even read a story and understand it.

Waiting patiently and knowing that whoever it is will be up to Senator Obama's standing and that is good enough for me!!! Two COMPETENT leaders leading our country in a more positive direction! New leaders, new beginnings!
OBAMA- 2008!!!!

Ah man! That is cold.

Based on the address read in the article, it looks like a fake address. I don't remember Obama team ever using an "AOL" domain name.

"Independent," candidates traditionally announced only at the convention. The text thing is a gimmick, sure — I'm a long-time Obama supporter and haven't signed up for the msg. But who gives a monkey's? You'll know in plenty of time before casting your ballot, right? Go get some work done.

I think the pranking is great, though if you're gonna go to the trouble, make it more interesting.

I just love how we are all experts on exactly what Barack should do and when he should do it. How's about letting the man run his campaign the way he thinks he should without all the arm-chair quarterbacking?

If not Hillary I feel i'm voting for McCAIN.

He could have ended all this speculation over the past two weeks if he did what McCain has done. Tell the public, in advance, the day you plan on announcing your choice of VP. That way the media would not be outside his house or Bidens or whomever elses all day today. I'm getting annoyed by Obama's self interest in this campaign and am beginning to feel like it's all about him. I thought the rumors of him being arrogant and cocky were just that but after this performance I think he might be just those things afterall.

Beth
yer a sore loser. just get over it.

"Politics-as-show business," …the latest step in the trivialization of the electoral process,.. will not solve any of our pressing problems, and the political industry, media included, knows it. A better Senate, House, DoJ and Executive could be selected by randomly flipping through the phone book.

Just like Obama to pull a stunt like this, na na na na, I know a secret and I'm not telling until I want to, so there. OH boy and we want him for president. This was one of his dumbest moves yet, and makes you cringe at what else is to come. He just made up my mind. Was undecided before.

i notice all the people who are angry about this are women….ITS NOT HILLARY!!!! GET OVER IT!

Clinton and her pumas stop whinig!!

DARN EVERYTHING OBAMA DOES IS ALWAYS UNDER AN MICROSCOPE….GIVE IT A REST YOU HATERS…..

YOU PEOPLE SOUND JUST LIKE A BUNCH OF BIGOTS….

LAST TIME I CHECKED…THIS IS AMERICA OR IS IT?

O B A M A,,,,,,,C L A S S,,,,,,,S T R I FE,,,,,,,

S O U T H,,,,,,,C H I C A G O,,,,,,P O L I T I C S,,,,

W O N ‘ T,,,,,,,W O R K

Have you bashers actually READ the article above? The fake messages are not frmo Obama playing games, they are pranks. I personally think the text thing was a wonderful idea, and a great way to reward his supporters for being there for him. Reminds of when Michael Jordan came back from retirement and sent a fax to ESPN that simply said "I'm back." Why should the media be the first to know everything; Especially as negatively as they try to portray Obama.

It's Jeramiah WRIGHT!!!!!!!

Um people, Obama is not responsible for the Hoax…it was someone using an AOL email account…

Obama the misogynis is stalling mr. Kaine because he's realizing more and more he needs a women to help him win. Too bad buddy your still gonna loose because you are not fit to be president. Obama's old style politics of being dishonest has caught up with him.

IT'S WESLEY CLARK!YAAAAYYYY!

Why all this hateful stuff directed at Obama? This is no big deal — the media is doing or will do the same with McCain and he has pretty much been as secretive as BO. Plus, as far as "playing games" goes, McCain is the one timing his announcement to distract from Democratic Convention news blitz.
If you don't want to vote for Obama, then don't. Why all the hate? And of course, these fake Clintonistas fool no one — no real Democrat would ever vote for McCain.

I hear old man McCain is seriously considering Paris Hilton for V.P. He was so impressed with her commercial responding to his attack on Obama, as well as her energy plan.

Now that is one sex video I can do without.

So, once you know, then what? There is so much more the Bloggers and corporate media could be checking out and reporting, rather than taking the easy path of it-makes-no-difference entertainment. Election outcomes seldom is ever turn on VP selections.

dave in RI

"to everybody writing a retort to the initial story, or lack thereof. If you want to be taken seriously, then use spell check. I can't and won't take anybody seriously if they do not know how to speak the very language that is one of the building blocks to our culture, and our society."

You need a capital for your opening sentence. No need for commas prior to or as well as and.

Oh… and your second sentence is a run on.

He's having too much fun watching McCain take a thumping over his 7 to 10 (who knows?) houses. Why interrupt a perfect news cycle with some actual news?

Let 'em sweat, Senator! We can wait!

Comon, CNN!!! That headline is SOOOO MISLEADING!!!!!

You guys made it sound like the campaign sent out fake announcements. GIMME A BREAK!!!

Obama wants to make more money with text messages, he is filp floping

Okon August 22nd, 2008 3:55 pm ET

"People always say race does not matter in American politics, even the press says this…………… its a FAT lie. Race matters alot. If race doesnt matter let Obama pick Collins Powel as VP"

Who the heck is Collins Powel….I take it you mean Colin Powell. He will not be VP, he is donw with public office.

Would he hurry up and announce, I have to go pee.

i recommend everyone check out youtube video 'an american prayer'. it's on huffpost ,too.see what america is supposed to be about.

Talk about childish - RNC prepping smears about everyone - geeeeez

Think I'll have ti more martwonies - HA

The media sold a lot of advertising today, hoping that he would announce today. If they don't get viewers like they promised to the ads they sold, then they don't get paid. This is an example of the media doing whatever they can to get those viewers.

Story just broke that Hillary wasn't even vetted!!! What nerve! All Hillary supporters will now vote McCain!

Bo should buy some TV time and pretend he is doing an award ceremony show.

Props to Anon's comment, "So, according to the picture, Obama has chosen the Riddler." Now that is funny.

I am suspcious of who may be behind these hoax e-mails regarding Obama's VP choice. When the real e-mail comes from Obama, people may think that it is also hoax and don't care about it spoiling all the excitement built up so far.

This is not a game! Those of you who think it is, you can thank the media.

If I remember correctly, Barack said he would announce his choice for VP sometime Saturday… if I am not mistaken - it is still Friday.

Please, save your breath and do not speculate things that have already been known for some time… grow up.

CNN please post my comment.

As childish and boring as Obama's playing "I've Got a Secret" is, anything beats having had a fraud as president for the last 8 years.

Vegas go troll somewhere else, your comments are just plain idiotic.

This is for those of you who are fed up with waiting for Obama to Make his VP announcement. Don't blame him for all this hoopla, blame the media. They just can't stop talking about it. After all they do need to fill in broadcasting time. I haven't heard McCain make his big announcement so how is that any different. Do what I have done, shut off the TV. Isn't the silence great?

CNN do post this as you don't seem to like my comments.

The RNC is already running ANTI-Biden ads - ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

I'm anxious too, but I understand the game. He has to play defensively! If he announces too early, the media will be all over the VP and so will the repubs. Do what you have to do Obama! I trust your judgment.

Anyone else just getting a little beyond annoyed at all this fuss? Seriously he is trying to say he is not like a celebrity but this is something straight out of the Brittany or Paris play book.

The Media should be covering policy positions and not playing Fantasy Football with VP possibilities.

It's easier/cheaper to have an opinion than to report/analyze.

Look at some comments from idiots. Some are blaiming Obama for it.
How stupid can one get? Are they suggesting its Obama actually sending these emails? Wake up BillfromFlorida and the likes.

Looks like you would blaim the man for everything including when you dont win a scratch lottery ticket prize. Get a real!!!!!!

I wish these candidates would wait till the convention like they used to before Clinton and Bush… Anyway, Hillary is the only shortlister (other than Caroline Kennedy) who has a Secret Service detail in attendance. The VP nominee, once notified, always has Secret Service in attendance from the moment they are told. Find who has the Secret Service detail at their house and you'll find out who the VP is on the short list. If it's Hillary or Caroline, then you won't notice any difference in their security situation since it's already in place.

is THIS ANYWAY TO run A COUNTRY….. a cat and mouse game for the highest office in the UNITED STATES……..TRUE CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE………O B A M BA MAN UPPPP LET IT goooo it's time for YOU TO LOSEEEEEE… no more excuses for your LACK OF JUDGMENT… to say the least LEADERSHIP SKILLS…..FROM 10 debates to the required 3………how's that book going…..is it bound in WEDGEWOOD BLUE/?

I wonder who is more excited and waiting with baited breath ..
the media .. or the cult that follows this messiah ???

This man is a joke as are his followers .. wake up people it is not too late, the emperor is not wearing any clothes !!

Mccain '08
HRC '12

If Obama would grow up and quit playing "I've Got a Secret" and just make the stupid announcement, then no one would have to worry about "fake announcements". But no, he thinks he's cute & cool by playing his silly childish guessing game.

Let me tell you, if it's Chet Edwards from Texas, than I can officially declare Obama brain dead. If he thinks Chet Edwards is going to garner him all the Texas electoral votes, he's living in a dreamland. Nobody outside Edwards' district has a clue who he is— and let's face it, Texas is not exactly a blue state. Besides, hasn't America had enough of a 'Texan in the White House'?? We didn't exactly make ourselves proud with the nitwit that's been up there the last 8 years. I'm a 5th generation Texan, I can say that.

I think this is becoming pathetic now. Obama and his campaign people are acting very immature. Time to grow up!!! This shows that he is not ready to be a serious candidate who should be elected president. Does he think that we are in kindergarden? Please grow up or shut up.

Clinton should be the nominee and let Obama go back to his childish games in the senate.

Chet would be a nice choice from the south…doesn't look like he can growl with finesse…Bayh looks like he may stumble if pressured by the media…Biden is good but might feel a little pressed to play old guard from time to time hmmmm Kaine who…

E-mailing his V.P. choice is a bad idea, whatever were they thinking. Goes to show you what kind of judgement he has. If Hillary is not on the ticket MCcain will beat him. For the domocrates, all roads to the whitehouse are through the Clinton's. He's not got the judgement, or expericence, to do the job. Hillary's a fighter, she can get it done, to bad the party threw her under the bus, serves them right to get beat. I'll vote for MCcain.

BLOOMBERG it is!!!!!!

OBAMA/BLOOMBERG 08!!!!

People ask yourself the question, who is drumming this beat, Obama or the media? He clearly said he would tell people via e-mail and/or text message when he is ready to announce. So, what's the problem? Whomever he chooses is alright with me.

its likely the low down republicans sending the hoaxes out!!
I hope its someone like hillary or Biden
last night on larry kings home page on the poll
hillary got 57%
the rest got 3% and biden got 17%
So alot of people are for Hillary and next Biden

Is Obama running for President of the United States, or President of the student council? It's hard to tell with his juvenile and extremely unpresidential behavior. I hope it's President of the student council. I would hate to think that such an infantile JUNIOR senator would be allowed anywhere near the White House.

Poor news media nobodys told them yet. The tabloid cnn and fox are crying the blues because they may have to work this weekend to get the news second hand. The Democrats unlike the little Rebublicans can keep a secret for party unity. GO OBAMA GO!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope the ELITE John is having a great time this weekend. Lets see how many days off he gets when he gets further behind.

My bet is that Obama's first choice is Kaine. I'm not sure Kaine wants the job though. Second choice, my guess is Biden, who is interested in the job. So I think it'll be Biden.

I don't think it has any chance of being Hillary. Hillary (and Bill) scares Obama too much. He'd be upstaged in Washington by the Clintons, who have lots of connections to politicians and key supporters. Obama really doesn't. So he'd be at a disadvantage and I think he knows this very well. So no Hillary. Heck, Obama didn't even help her retire her debt as he promised.

Biden.

This guy is SO in love with himself there can only be ONE VP ticket.
Obama picks himself.

Obama/Obama is the democratic Ticket.

LOL at this joker

Come on people - anyone that thinks this is grade school or high school, lean back, have a martini (or whatever), get your blood pressure off the ceiling and just relax. Yelling and griping will not make it happen. Threatening to switch your vote won't make it happen.

Grow up !!

Is there evidence that the text actually came from Obama?

This has childish right wing prank written all over it.

WOW….just got my email……It's Joe Biden….awesome…..YES

It doesn't matter how long it takes Obama to announce his running mate . . . we shouldn't be the judges of it. We should actually grow up and get a life and stop allowing the media to dictate our lives and decision making process. Either you support him or you don't . . . there's no gray areas.

IT BETTER BE HILLARY.

It's getting pretty old at this point. Just announce it and get it over wtih. Makes me like him even less.

Someone needs to tell Obama that this is not a game! Kids text, not adults!!!!!!! No matter who he "texts" McCain gets my vote. I will not vote for a "child"!!!!

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA. THE PIC BELOW AT BIDENS HOUSE LOOKS LIKE THE PAPARAZZI AWAITING BRITNEY SPEARS. WE ARE OVER IT OBAMA. GROW UP!

@ Vegas, Bill from Florida, Election Watcher, Toot, and others…

The fake-out texts and emails aren't originating from Obama's campaign. Quit trying to twist the information in order to make it reflect poorly on him.

The real e-mail will have the subject line.

"Over the Hill"

So like Britney and Paris to send text messages……Oh, and he'll announce to the "whole world"…..is he now running for World President? Obama: Not Fit to Lead.

Go, John, Go!

this is going tobe a Huge letdown, the Dem's will be say "and thats it" tonight and on 11/4 at 11:30 ET, they will be saying AND THATS IT!!!! We lost because he was supposed tobe a breath of fresh air and turned out to be a bag of wind.

HILLARY 2012 get prepaired for a true change we needed now thats a change this ol boy can have faith in

Obama needs to stop acting like a 16 year old schoolgirl with a secret. I'm losing more adn more respect for him as the days go by. I may just sit this election out and let the chips fall where they may.

Grow up Barack.

Enough already! How arrogant IS he?
Just announce the freaking name, ok?

cnn you are playing with People s Mind ,at isent Funny . you want to put at on Obama playing Games . its you an the Media playing nothing but Games . all you want to do is run Obama in the Ground , he will be auer next President , for once , its someone decent

I just love. Keep them guessing,

Obama 08

I'm still hoping for COLIN POWELL!

Wow, what a bunch of haters. Obama said he'd make the announcement on Saturday, but the media has all you goons frothing at the mouth for something today. Blame the media you simpletons, you scared little sheep believe everything they say anyways.

The imposter knows no bounds! He signs me up for HRC and gay cruise lines all the time! I wonder how he knows me so well?!

WIN With Hillary!

He needs to hurry up and announce his running mate before the evening news in order for this to be effective. Most Americans do not watch the news on the weekends - especially not this weekend because of the olympics and the closing ceremonies of the olympics. He should've send the message out shortly after noon…

I can't seriously believe that people are criticizing Obama for generating all the media attention. I agree with John McCain, that the "24 hour cable news monster" is to blame for this sort of thing. Is Obama inviting the media to camp outside his house? Maybe Obama has a few other things to do aside from being concerned about whether the announcement will fit in with everybodies personal schedule.

This is preview of his presidiency. Without a strong leader with a clear message, who will be pulling the strings?

For Bush, it was Cheney. Who will pull Obama's strings? Right now we see it is pranksters and the media, but someday the game is over. I don't want someone to play the President. Again, that is the way a celebritiy looks at life.

Keep playing around with people and they will see you for who you are.

This is really starting to piss me off…and should piss off other voters as well. If he knows who his VP is, shouldn't he tell the voters asap instead of playing these stupid games. He's obviously notifying us by text to rub McCain's technological short-comings in his face, but in the end, this is just making Obama look immature and attention-hungry.

I love that Obama is holding us in suspense!

My theory is that he's waiting until the end of the day so Limbaugh, Hannity, O'Reilly and the rest can't trash the VP pick on their shows.

I heard on local NPR station if you type obamanelson into browser it directs you to obama website - which it does. not sure if that's a hoax too — or just more nothing..

I got the official email!

It's Dan Quayle!

And why do you all figure it's the Republicans doing this? I'm thinking it's the Democrats trying to keep the suspense going & the benefit is that the Republicans will get the blame. Let him make his announcement in his own time because that's what's going to happen anyway! The media has turned this whole election into a circus! And it sure didn't help that Hillary (& others) started campaigning 2 years ago!

I am a lifelong Democrat and I will most likely vote for Obama in November (I did vote for Clinton in my state's primary). I would NEVER vote for McCain or any other Republican, unless maybe if Millicent Fenwick was brought back from the dead. I could possibly vote for Nadar or just stay home this time. But when all is said and done I'll vote for Obama. But, I'm finding so much about the Obama campaign to be gimmicky and annoying, including this whole VP waiting game leading to the most awaited text message in American history. Enough already, Senator Obama! Just pick someone and get on with the campaign. Oh, and stop pandering to the religious right. They are either going to vote Republican or stay home. THEY WILL NOT VOTE DEMOCRATIC! You only risk alienating potential real voters by shoving your Christian faith down all our throats.

Hold your breath…….hold…..don't breathe,it's coming…..hold …..hold…don't breathe……………..

You just killed me, dude!
Take your vp hype and shove it, obama
You ARRIVED……..is this vp announcement supposed to be like a kind of second coming?

I see the waiting is getting to some. For those having fun with it … you are smart!

You people need to improve your reading comprehension skills. Obama is not sending out fake VP announcements, other people are sending them out pretending to be from Obama.

i am hypertensive,this is not good for me,annouce already obama you are killing me

Well, nobody will believe it when it really is sent.
Creating more doubt will just frustrate everbody. It already has frustrated the US relay teams which could not even hold onto the batons because all of the attention was on a VP pick back home instead of racing and cheering for the Gold at the Olympics. I don't really care who he goes with, it will be harder if he does not pick Hillary, she is the only certain way that Obama wins.

I haven't got any texts, fake or real, so I question the legitimacy of this story. He is doing this his way, if you don't like it, don't buy into the hype and pay attention. And as for the bitter Hillary fan who signed off Hillary 012, if you want to see this country MAKE IT to 2012, you should choke down your pride and vote for Obama. He wasn't necessarily my first choice, but he won, he is our nominee, and I support him. I would have done the same for Hillary btw. How could you be for Hillary, and think the country would be better off under McCain? Tell the truth, its because he's black isn't it? Closet Racist!

I am 64 and have watched and voted republican all my life! NO MORE! This is the MOST exciting election in my lifetime and the young people in this country are beginning to really care because their future depends on Obama getting in. THis is great!!!! Can't wait to watch tomorrow in Springfield. Go Obama who ever you pick wil be wonderful!!!! If Hillary would have backed down after Super Tue she would probably be VP.

So how many McCain points did you naysayers get for copying and pasting the McCain talking points into these comment areas today?

I'm sure he thinks the build up will measure up. It will most likely be a major let down as he himself has been..

The Clinton's are REALLY poor sports, really sore losers. The ridiculous "Democratice Insider" statements shoved into the media today, with the DNC convention right around the corner, are at best, a the very essence the work of Bill and Hill. So glad they are yesterdays DNC news. It is a shame that they each get a night to speak because no matter what they say, they are NEVER genuine is giving support to another. They are, Hill and Bill all about themselves, forever. Thank god they are out.

It's me

Ahhh, the right-wing can't stand Obama's wise use of technology. McCain doesn't have know how to operate a computer, nor does he drive himself anywhere. Talk about an elitist!

Um, not to expect equal vulturing, but doesn't McCain need to make a VP announcement as well? Where's all the hand-wringing about that?

CORRECTION: The people voting for McCain are either rich, on his payroll, or just don't have good sense!

It doesn't matter who he puts on the ticket,he can't beat MCcain. Even if he were to put Hillary on the ticket, I would say too little too late. I'm voting for MCcain.

It shouldn't matter who is chosen as Obama's running mate he should be a shoe-in unless the intellectual level in America is lower than John McCains'! After supposedly not knowing how many houses he owns his level of intelligence wouldn't be much higher than what you would expect to see in a bag of hammers.

In all fairness though it could be McCain was just lying and really could count to 7 even though he was a failure in militaty college.

In the long run though it really doesn't matter how you analyze it anyone who would vote for McCain would have to be on the same intellectual level or below and that my friends is a fact!!!!

People, this was a hoax.

The email did not originate from the Obama campaign.

Obama is so childish, if it's not Hillary he's going to lose anyway.

Did anyone seriously think this wouldn't happen?
In trying to appeal to The Next Generation, Obama looks like a guy trying to dress like his teenager. It's hard to say which is the biggest group of dorks: the Obama Campaign who thought this would be a good idea - or the press who lap it up.

C'mon, let's get it over with already!

ABC = Anybody But Clinton

Nobody is gonna shove Bill-ary or Hell-ary or Lie-ary down Obama's throat! He is the nominee and it is his decision to make who his running mate will be. Got it Pumacans?

Yes We Can
Obama 08 12

I can't wait until all of this nonsense is over. Just get to the point, and elect Obama, so we can get George Bush and John McCain away from the White House. If McCain is elected, there is no doubt that we will be involved in World War III within a year! He's a WAR MONGER, PERIOD! And if you think the economy and health care are in bad shape now, just wait. John McCain is an economic MEGA DISASTER waiting to happen! OBAMA 08!!! The people voting for him are either rich, or don't have good sense!

Honestly, if this guy isn't smart enough to pick Hillary Clinton as his VP then he doesn't deserve to win. Hillary is the only way he's going to end up being President. None of the others — Biden, Bayh, Kaine — will carry him. Honestly, is his campaign manager really that dumb?

I'm not voting for Obama and even I can see the forest through the trees. "Tool" is right.

Great.

Somebody just hit the most of the media, the White House, and who knows who else with an e-mail virus.

We know McCain didn't open it up, though. Thank goodness for being computer illiterate.

Not quite as bad as having a fake for a President for the last 8 years.

This is so exciting. We are going with a bang into the Democratic National Convention. We are on top and we're staying on top. No more politics and Washington mess as usual. New man in town that will get the job done and done right. And when we come out of the convention next Thursday, there will "no stopping us now". Obama/Biden 08, 12 or Obama/Powell 08, 12 I will be watching all next week, every night. When the following week comes, I certainly won't be watching the boring Republicans at all.

I had a meeting morning after that meeting every one were criticizing main stream media. This news also prove that CNN !!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMAO! This is getting so stupid, Cmon Obama, I like you and all but I feel like I'm in high school. Dude, just annouce who it is and let's move on. You had to know this was coming. Think Obama Think before you totally upset everyone and then you'll spend the next 2 weeks trying to explain to your haters why you are not arrogant.

Got 35 cents - go call someone who cares!

With a 2 percent difference, it's the top spot that people should be focused on, not the #2 slot.

However with an INEXPERIENCED self proclaimed leader of the Democratic party with zippidoo da experience, we're all wasting time praying that Obama has at least the horse sense to pick someone who doesn' have to take a world wind plane ride Internationally to be recognized.

Does he pick someone who can possibly turn a red state for the last 44 yrs purple or blue..oh yeah, they're worth 26 'whole' delegates..wow..OR focus on someone who already has Ohio, Pennsylvania and tha certified vote in Florida all wrapped up so he can focus on the issues? YA THINK

People always say race does not matter in American politics, even the press says this…………… its a FAT lie. Race matters alot. If race doesnt matter let Obama pick Collins Powel as VP, even though Americans like and respect Powel but two black men in white house…………. he will fail in landslide. Race matter alot. Obama should pic a very influencial white VP.

Obama 08

to everybody writing a retort to the initial story, or lack thereof. If you want to be taken seriously, then use spell check. I can't and won't take anybody seriously if they do not know how to speak the very language that is one of the building blocks to our culture, and our society.

Please let it be Biden…Bayh is blah, Kaine is plain. If not Biden or Hillary, I will write in Hillary on my ballot in November at the top of the ticket.

VON BISMARK,Vienna

No… in this country you don't have any rights at conception… or according to Obama… even after birth if it happens during an abortion.

So the answer would be no… they didn't… but what they did do was volunteer… great troops we have… best in the world.

Na Na Na Boo Boo
I know something you don't know.

Definitely not grown up enough to lead.

Only God in Heaven knows when life begins - above everyone's pay grade.

I got a call from Obama this morning informing me that he did not choose me as his running mate

Two words. Paris Hilton.

What's so great about, if he wants to announce it let him do it. Why the meida is getting freaked out??

Are we there yet.?

This VP pick for Obama is getting old.

I'm fed up with all this drama.

I switching to vote McCain now.

All these idiots in here (like Vegas, Bill and Mario) thinking that this is some sort of a "game"….every VP announcement has been this way, for decades! It has always been a waiting game. The reason there is much suspense and hype around Obama's pick is because he is such a unique candidate….first time ever in US history! Nobody cares who McSame picks - just another grandpa like him who favors Bush lame policies.
Grow up, boys!

@Spencer in California: LOL! Ummm. I'm pretty sure you're not on the cc list for the text message. You'll have to watch TV or the internet like the rest of us. LOL!

Obama's running mate should be Caroline Kennedy.

Who cares? This guy is a tool and so immature. All he had to do was tell the media the day that he would announce his choice for VP and that would've ended all this hype. But no, Obama needs all the attention. So pathetic. Is this what it's going to be like if he becomes President? Everything will have to be dramatized and sensationalized to fit his ego.

Did they send it to Bush at 3PM?

What do you expect when you treat your supporters like children. Grow Obama is it not all about you. Announce already sp we can all go back to work.

I can tell all you Hillary voters that it will not be her. Obama pulled a Jesse Jackson and had a Mike left Open and stated he did not vet her because she was not even considered. I guess that would be another screw you Hillary and all your voters. You and your people do not matter.

Here's a scenario: What if Hillary is chosen by McCain? WHOA what to do there.. Obama is walking a tight rope.. Please the fems in America or appease the McCains.. I hope its someone like Colin Powell.. best choice he could make!

Another gimmick - count me out.

And the running mate is
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Obama/Biden 08!

Im getting really sickand tired of you Clinton people. You got all the time in the world to criticize obama but can't donate 1 penny to hillary. I don't care who you sore losers vote for, just shut up already!!

Whatever - that wording doesn't match the voice of the Obama campaign at all!

Thank you WONKETTE!

Bill from Florida,

It doesn't say that Barack's campaign sent it, it said people pretending to be him did. This is the problem with over the top conservatives, your education has not allowed you to be able to read a full story before forming a conclusion. Slow down a minute, take a breath, and read for once. If you get a migraine stop and relax, and try again. We Democrats have learned to deal with headaches, we've had a huge one since January 20th, 2000.

I don't agree that Obama is doing this for media attention. He probably has a few things to take care of before he makes the announcement. It's the media thats causing too much hype about it. Let him take his own time… it's his decision!

He's going to wait until the convention and pick Hillary.

Way to treat your party there buddy.

I hope he waits until tomorrow in his Springfield speech. Make Blitzer sweat some more - Blitzer's so obsessed with all this HYPE

How childish this all is but what do you expect most of Obamas supporters aren't even voting age.

Why so much focus on Obama's veep? What about McCain's veep? Is the media biased?

I love it when the MSM are annoyed.

Doesn't matter much to me who Obama picks, he's got my vote anyway. I just hope McCain doesnt pick Romney. We don't need another religious lunatic near the white house.

What a goofball. Juvenile and stupid. And you guys want him to be the President of the United States of America. Here's a good one….McCain is going to pick Hillary Clinton. Then he would win in a LANDSLIDE and make history too.

Report on it when it actually happens. Besides, THIS is old. First you announce that someone is dead when they're not, and now this? get real.

Obama '08

COME ON YOU THINK MCCAIN IS NOT GOING TO DO THE SAME!! CERTAIN PPL ARE JUST PLAIN DUMB!!! YOU DON'T THINK MCCAIN WILL KEEP EVERYONE IN SUSPENSE!! GET A LIFE TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE VOTING FOR MCCAIN AND FOR YOU PUMA. METANSEN EL DEDO EN EL TRASERO!! y no jodan mas!!

I agree with Mario…I'm getting to the point that I don't really care who it is.
Soon the announcement is going to be anti-climatic……unless the choice is Hillary Clinton. Hm-m-m!