Obama close to naming VP pick

US: Speculation about Barack Obama’s vice presidential nominee hit new heights as a report said he had all but settled on a number two and could reveal his choice as early as Wednesday.

The New York Times reported the presumptive Democratic nominee had not yet notified his selection, but was focusing mainly on Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, Indiana Senator Evan Bayh and foreign policy expert Senator Joseph Biden.

The paper cited Obama aides as saying the announcement would come at the earliest early on Wednesday, and no later than Friday.

Of the three possible picks cited by the Times, Kaine would boost Obama’s hopes of winning battleground state Virginia. He has appeal with white working class Democratic voters, but lacks foreign policy experience.

Albuquerque, Tuesday, AFP