Obama VP deadline nears in Springfield speculation builds
Barack Obama inches toward selecting a running mate as he plans a Springfield visit while the campaign stays tight lipped about timing and choices. Top contenders include Kathleen Sebelius Joseph Biden Tim Kaine and Evan Bayh as Democrats eye a near term decision ahead of the convention.
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The VP Short List Governor Sebelius Biden Kaine Bayh
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and U S Senator Joseph Biden join a short list for vice president along with Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia and Senator Evan Bayh of Indiana. The names reflect prominent national figures considered for the ticket. Each candidate holds statewide or federal office and represents diverse regions. This brief item notes the selection chatter without endorsing any specific runner.
McCain tours Gulf oil platform to push drilling plan
On a Chevron Genesis platform 130 miles offshore McCain promotes expanded offshore drilling claiming lower costs for food and home heating. He criticizes Barack Obama for opposing the plan as a stunt tied to campaign messaging.
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