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Balz on Veepstakes: Only Time Will Tell

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

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The WashPost sage says the VP process is likely to remain a mystery for both candidates.

“The speculation is entertaining for sure and sometimes accurate. But the process is anything but transparent....”

Also says the process takes far longer than “the hurry-up world of 24/7 media and blogs assumes.”

Plus: Read the prospects Balz mentions in his piece-- click here.

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