8/28/2008

It is still a secret. But Senator John McCain has decided who will be his vice-presidential running mate. Friday morning he will officially reveal his choice in Dayton, Ohio, but the person will be notified today.

According to China View news, McCain campaign sources intentionally leaked the information to detract attention from the ongoing Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Speculation reports say there are three main contenders: former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Minnesota Governor Pawlenty and possibly Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman. Rumors have been circulating though that Lieberman has asked McCain not to choose him. Political analyst and former Bush operative Karl Rove is reported also to have asked McCain not to choose Lieberman. Lieberman was Al Gore's running mate in 2000 and is now an independent but often votes in the Senatorial Democratic caucus. He is pro-choice about abortion which is a negative for him in the Republican party.

McCain and his chosen running mate will tour three "battleground states" this weekend, with rallies planned in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Missouri. He will also be celebrating his 72nd birthday tomorrow.