Multiple outlets are citing confidential sources this morning who claim that John McCain has chosen Sarah Palin as his Vice Presidential candidate.

From CNBC:

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a self-styled “hockey mom” who has only been governor for a little over a year, is GOP Presidential candidate John McCain’s choice for Vice President, CNBC has learned.

According to a Republican strategist, Palin is the nominee, though McCain’s campaign has not comfirmed this.

Chicago Tribune:

A Republican source confirms that John McCain has chosen Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to be his running mate. Campaign officials, however, remain mum this morning.

McCain is expected to announce his choice at a rally in Dayton later.

Palin is the first woman governor of Alaska, elected in 2006. She was also the youngest ever elected at the age of 42. She is the mother of five children, the youngest of whom was born in April and has Down’s Syndrome. She ran on a clean government platform in ‘06 to defeat the incumbent Republican Governor Frank Murkowski.

Christian Newswire:

President of the conservative and pro-life National Clergy Council, Rev. Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK), will be a VIP guest at John McCain’s campaign announcement today in Dayton Ohio when he will name his Vice Presidential running mate. Mr. Schenck, who just returned from the Democratic National Convention, was told this morning by confidential sources that Senator McCain has selected Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, a pro-life Catholic.

Rev. Schenck states “If indeed Governor Palin has been selected as John McCain’s running mate it is reason for pro-life conservatives to rejoice. If this is indeed the case, it is important to note that this ticket will include a formidable and experienced executive who is also a woman, the combination is powerful and will prove irresistible to many religious and other conservatives.”

With the exception of Fred Thompson who did not appear to have ever been in contention, Sarah Palin was my number one choice for VP. McCain’s official announcement will not be until 11:00 AM, until then I will be keeping my fingers crossed.

Update: Fox News is confirming Sarah Palin will be McCain’s running mate! Let’s give all of those disgruntled Hillary supporters a big welcome aboard the straight talk.

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