***NOVAK BOMBSHELL***

Well-wired columnist cites sources who say McCain “will reveal the name of his vice presidential selection this week.”

ABC News: McCain to hold undisclosed event in Louisiana Thursday designed to "capture some of the attention" from Obama. He'll deliver a major speech in Berlin Thursday.

WashPost: McCain to meet with Gov. Jindal Wednesday in New Orleans.

WSJ's Washington Wire: "A reporter asked the candidate outright if he would be announcing his running mate in New Hampshire on Tuesday. McCain responded with a mischievous grin and silently backed away."

And/But: Politico reports that though McCain is very near a decision, an announcement this week is unlikely.

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