If The Hound could text message, these paws would be wrapped around a cell phone breathlessly awaiting word on who Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is picking as his vice-presidenial running mate. Obama is supposed to text message his supporters with his choice to battle this fall John McCain and whomever the Republican picks. Looks like those folks won't be getting any more of a scoop than the political press corps.
These national politicians make such a dramatic process over picking a presidential stand-in. Let's face it. Vice presidents are, as Texan John Nance Garner offered in this sanitized version, "not worth a bucket of warm spit." He should know because he was vice president for seven years under President Franklin Roosevelt.
Vice presidents are like window dressings or a good steak. Nice to have around, they should be in good taste and easily chewed.
Who but political junkies remember who was Michael Dukakis' running mate in 1988? Who was Michael Dukakis, you ask? Right. Quick, name Richard Nixon's running mate in 1960. The Hound rests.
At least Sen. Obama is making the good citizens of Springfield happy with holding the vice presidential unveiling there. Without the Legislature in session, Springfield's about as happening as chasing one's tail.
Wonder what McCain's cooking up to announce his running mate. That's right, he's doesn't text either.
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