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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 set to reveal his vice-presidential running mate ahead of a rally in Illinois.US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama is set to reveal his vice-presidential running mate ahead of a rally in Illinois.
As speculation mounts, two contenders - Tom Kaine and Evan Bayh - have been reportedly ruled out, with Joe Biden emerging as the most likely choice. Unconfirmed US media reports say Senator Joe Biden is Mr Obama's choice, but he has not yet announced this.
The decision is due to be announced by text message and e-mail to anyone who signs up to receive it.The decision is due to be announced by text message and e-mail to anyone who signs up to receive it.
Democrats start their party convention in Denver on Monday.Democrats start their party convention in Denver on Monday.
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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.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.
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He added that he had opted for someone who would help him strengthen the economy, and was also ready to act as president.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.But Mr Obama gave no clue as to whether he had notified his preferred running mate yet.
The expectation was 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 was that during the course of Friday a text message will be received by those who have signed up for it, revealing the name.
However, by late evening there had been no announcement. However, by the end of the day there had been no announcement.
Surprise in store?Surprise in store?
The conventional wisdom is that vice-presidential candidates do not swing elections, our editor reports.The conventional wisdom is that vice-presidential candidates do not swing elections, our editor reports.
Candidates' possible running mates
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, and political veteran Senator Joe Biden has been widely tipped.
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.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.Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney are reported to be under serious consideration for the role.