CNN is still on in the office. Still no news on Obama's VP pick.

To its credit, CNN is no longer airing pictures of the homes of supposed contenders as often as it was this morning, when the anchors were saying, without foundation, it's now apparent, that the announcement would be made at any moment.

Here's a bit of cynical perspective:

For all the tumult over who Obama (and McCain) will select as a running mate, the VP likely will fade into obscurity in the next administration.

And long after the next president departs, it may be difficult remembering the VP's name in a game of Trival Pursuit.