VEEPSTAKES FLAVOR OF THE MOMENT

Meg Whitman -- personification of the New Economy and a McCain favorite -- is lighting up the buzz right at this hour.

And/but: Politico reports members of Congress have been told by the McCain campaign that his pick will be "traditional."

Read more about Whitman's alleged political aspirations-- click here.

Developing....

Plus: Romney’s brother denies knowledge of Secret Service checking out sister’s house.