Politico reports Clinton was never vetted by the Obama camp.

Democratic official: “She was not asked for a single piece of paper. She and Senator Obama have never had a single conversation about it. How would he know if she’d take it?”

How will Clinton’s supporters feel about this?

And/But: That didn’t stop the chattering class for converging on her as the possible shocker veep announcement this week.

More: Gibbs sidesteps the vetting question on Fox. Watch video here.

Plus: Rush Limbaugh, whipping things up, says the Obama campaign has shown “disrespect” to the Clintons.

NY magazine: Your guide to the Clintons and the convention.