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| Obama set to reveal running-mate | Obama set to reveal running-mate |
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| US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is expected to reveal his vice-presidential running mate shortly. | US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is expected to reveal his vice-presidential running mate shortly. |
| He has told journalists he has made his decision, which will be revealed by text message to the party's senators and supporters, and journalists. | He has told journalists he has made his decision, which will be revealed by text message to the party's senators and supporters, and journalists. |
| Democrats gather for their party convention in Denver on Monday. | Democrats gather for their party convention in Denver on Monday. |
| Mr Obama and his mate are likely to make their first main campaign appearance together in Springfield, Illinois, on Saturday. | Mr Obama and his mate are likely to make their first main campaign appearance together in Springfield, Illinois, on Saturday. |
| It is possible that they might keep the name of the vice-presidential selection a secret until just before the appearance but, realistically, that seems unlikely. | It is possible that they might keep the name of the vice-presidential selection a secret until just before the appearance but, realistically, that seems unlikely. |
| The expectation is that during the course of Friday a text message will be received by those who have signed up for it, revealing the name. | The expectation is that during the course of Friday a text message will be received by those who have signed up for it, revealing the name. |
| Does it matter? | Does it matter? |
| The conventional wisdom is that it does not: vice-presidential candidates do not swing elections. | The conventional wisdom is that it does not: vice-presidential candidates do not swing elections. |
| But Mr Obama's choice is interesting because it will reveal a little more about the style of the man and how willing he is to be adventurous. | But Mr Obama's choice is interesting because it will reveal a little more about the style of the man and how willing he is to be adventurous. |
| Most commentators believe he will play it safe, opting for a governor, perhaps Tim Kaine of Virginia, or a political veteran like Senator Joe Biden. | Most commentators believe he will play it safe, opting for a governor, perhaps Tim Kaine of Virginia, or a political veteran like Senator Joe Biden. |
| Some Democrats are hoping he has a surprise up his sleeve - a Hillary Clinton or an Al Gore. | Some Democrats are hoping he has a surprise up his sleeve - a Hillary Clinton or an Al Gore. |