Tub-thumpin’ AP headline: “Obama just hours away from naming veep.” (Psst: his name is Cheney; you’re naming your running mate, mate.)

This article follows closely on the heels of “Obama says he chose veep,” “Obama may unveil veep choice Saturday in Illinois,” “Obama veep announcement expected in coming days,” and many, many other articles (too many to look up) over the past week ? truly ad nauseam.

Criminy; the last thing that had this much pre-announcement coverage turned out to be just a rubber suit.