McCain to announce his VP on his birthday

Politico.com has confirmed that Senator John McCain is set to announce his vice presidential running mate in Ohio on Friday, 29 August, which is of course, his 72nd birthday. Which is, of course, the day after Senator Obama accepts the Democrat nomination at Invesco Field in Denver. Obviously, the timing of the announcement is meant to squash any sort of momentum Obama may get coming out of his convention making McCain's choice the story of the weekend before the Republicans begin their convention on Labor Day. Sources close to McCain have Governors Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty at the top of the list. Pro-choice candidates, like former Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, did not track well among Republicans...Senator John McCain also raised $1.75 million at a fund raiser tonight in Atlanta. What's interesting here is that former Christian Coaltion Executive, Ralph Reed, sent out emails on McCain's behalf. Reed's name has been associated with convicted lobbyist, Jack Abramoff. Reed, however, did not attend the event.