Submit a Story!

First thoughts: McCain to make surprise pick

 

Published 8/29/2008 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico MontanaroDENVER -- John McCain's done it. He's got the political world buzzing like crazy about a surprise VP choice. Here's what we know: Tim Pawlenty, Mitt Romney and Joe Lieberman all appear to be out of the running. Of course, these three candidates were the short list, remember? Shows how well the McCain campaign is keeping secrets. The hot name of the morning is Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, someone who has been governor less than two years. The pros of...( read more ) (link)

Tags:

Related Content
Matt Lewis: Breaking: NBC News Says It's Not Pawlenty / Fox Says it's Not Romney
townhall.com 8/29/2008 — Yes. It appears Pawlenty was a head-fake. At least, that's what NBC says. And Politico's Jonathan Martin says he won't even be in Dayton -- which makes him about the only prospective running mate who won't be in the...
Veepstakes: Romney, Pawlenty Fade; New Focus on Palin
blogs.wsj.com 8/29/2008 — Elizabeth Holmes reports from Dayton, Ohio on the presidential race. Who will be in Dayton Ohio with John McCain when he announces his running mate later today? Apparently not two men long considered to be front-runners for the job, suggesting ...
Election Central Morning Roundup
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com 8/29/2008 — Report: McCain Veep Isn't Romney Or Pawlenty -- Who Is It??? John McCain is holding his big event at 12 p.m. ET today in Dayton, Ohio, where he will announce his running mate. MSNBC is reporting this morning that it won't be either Mitt Romney or ...
John McCain picks Alaska Gov., source says
swamppolitics.com 8/29/2008 — by Jill Zuckman A Republican source confirms that John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. Campaign officials, however, remain mum this morning. McCain is expected to announce his choice at a rally in Dayton ...
John McCain’s VP Choice: Sarah Palin
outsidethebeltway.com 8/29/2008 — BREAKING: Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has been tabbed as John McCain’s vice presidential running mate, MSNBC reports. ________________________ Earlier this morning, all signs were pointing to Tim Pawlenty as John McCain’s running mate.  ...
ABC: Palin is in Alaska — Jonathan Martin's Blog
My McCain Veep Conjecture: I Want Palin — The Sundries Shack
Hilarious VP twist — Sound Politics
McCain Appears to Have Picked Sarah Palin as VP Nominee — The BRAD BLOG
Sarah Palin - John McCain’s VP Choice — Outside The Beltway | OTB
McCain: Who will be VP? — First Read 8/29/2008
The Minneapolis Star Tribune: "The Republican vice presidential watch picked up ever-more intensity Thursday, with Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty right in the middle of it. As reports swirled that John McCain would appear with his choice for a running ...
Palin addressed VP speculation in June — CNN Political Ticker 8/29/2008
Watch Palin discuss her thoughts on being VP in June. (CNN) — With Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty out of the mix, increased speculation over who McCain will pick as has GOP vice presidential nominee has turned toward Alaska Gov. Sarah ...
McCain picks Palin as VP running mate — Reuters: Politics 8/29/2008
DENVER (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain has chosen Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his vice presidential running mate, a senior McCain campaign official said on Friday.
NBC: McCain picks Palin for VP — First Read 8/29/2008
From NBC's Kelly O'Donnell Senior source involved in the process tells NBC Senator McCain has selected Alaska governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. NBC's David Gregory also confirms from a senior person in McCain camp. More to come......( ...
McCain said to choose Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as running mate. — L.A. Times - Politics 8/29/2008
John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials told The Associated Press today.