Sebelius still on Obama's short list, as VP decision nears
8:53 a.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2008
It looks like Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has made it to the final four.
She's one of four choices for the vice presidential spot on the Democratic ticket, according to the Associated Press.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius isn't saying if she expects to be chosen. Asked if she expects to get the nod, Sebelius said only that she doesn't know the timetable for naming the vice presidential pick, but said Obama would make "a great choice."
Today she's promoting Obama to Michigan women.
Obama's others potential picks are Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh, and Delaware Sen. Joe Biden.
An announcement is expected this week, ahead of the Democratic convention, which opens Monday.
Hillary Rodham Clinton is seen by some Democrats as a longshot.
Only Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, a handful of his most senior advisers and his two-member search committee know for certain who has been vetted and discussed.
A similar decision looms for Republican candidate John McCain.
His top contenders are said to include Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
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