Can you hear me now?
UPDATE: “Barack has chosen Joe Biden to be our VP nominee.” — Text Message From Obama, 3:06 AM
MSNBC: Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine have been told by Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s campaign they will not be his vice presidential choice, NBC News reported on Friday, quoting sources. MORE
ABC NEWS: The United States Secret Service has dispatched a protective detail to assume the immediate protection of Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., a source tells ABC News, indicating in all likelihood that Biden has been officially notified that Sen. Barack Obama, D-Illinois, has selected him to be his running mate. MORE
SHOCKER: Picture Sparks Speculation About A Surprise Biden/Bono Ticket