I was outside Joe Biden’s house this morning. Crazy press scene, but no Biden or Biden clan sightings. Stupid me, but I forgot my camera. Anyway, here is the information I have gathered online and from some of the scuttlebutt among the press in Montchanin:
- Obama has called most of his long and short list. Hillary Clinton has NOT been called. Joe Biden has NOT been called.
- The “news” of Clinton not being vetted is old news. It was reported by the New York Times back in June. That is why until this week, she was never mentioned as being on the short list. Indeed, I don’t think she needs vetting, as her campaign so often mentioned.
- Evan Bayh has NOT been called.
- It is being reported by Ambinder and Halperin that everyone associated with Joe Biden have “gone to ground.”
- Ambinder reports that some Bayh folks think Biden’s the guy, while Virginia Democrats still do not think Kaine will be chosen.
This means the decision is down to Biden and Clinton, in my view. Looks like Biden is the choice to me, but who knows.
UPDATE: Rumor has it that Obama’s choice may not be told he or she is the pick until after the text message goes out. This is being done in order to prevent anyone of the pick’s families, friends, or staff from leaking it or doing something that gives a clue.