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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 choice of vice-presidential running mate within hours. | |
| 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 running mate are set to make their first campaign appearance together in Illinois, on Saturday. | |
| "I've made the selection, that's all you're gonna get," Mr Obama told reporters while campaigning in Virginia on Thursday. | |
| Text alert | |
| In an interview with USA Today newspaper, the Illinois senator said he had selected a running mate who was independent and would challenge him in the White House. | |
| JUSTIN WEBB'S AMERICA Hang on, I think that's a text coming in Am I too giddy? | |
| He added that he had opted for someone who would help him strengthen the economy, and was also ready to act as president. | |
| But Mr Obama gave no clue as to whether he had notified his preferred running mate yet. | |
| It is possible the Obama camp might keep the name of the vice-presidential selection a secret until just before the appearance in Springfield on Saturday but, realistically, that seems unlikely, says the BBC's North America editor, Justin Webb. | |
| 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. |
| Surprise in store? | |
| The conventional wisdom is that vice-presidential candidates do not swing elections, our editor reports. John McCain has reportedly not settled on a running mate | |
| 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. |
| Mr Obama's rival, Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, has reportedly not settled on a running mate. | |
| Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney are reported to be under serious consideration for the role. |