And still we wait…

In spite of hints and rumours, there is still no confirmation of Barack Obama’s running mate as he speaks to a small crowd in Richmond, Virginia with Governor Tim Kaine. He is attacking McCain for having seven houses worth $13m – the Republican was unable to say how many properties he owned when asked earlier this week.

A small package of white powder has been sent to a McCain campaign office in Denver, according to breaking news on the Drudge Report.

Gordon Brown has been teased publically by Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan. He alluded to the regular practice in his country of Cabinet members trying to undermine him, but said that at least he didn’t have to put up with that from his Foreign Minister. Brown appears unamused…

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