For maximum effect this text needs to go out during the business day

[Egnever]

So the most people possible can be exposed to the phones of multiple co-workers going off at once.

No matter when it comes it was a brilliant use of new technology.

[eshfemme]

1. So maybe in the afternoon but before the end of the workday?

[Thrill]

2. Good point. 4:00 EST time would be perfect for all the time zones

People will talk at work. It also gets the nightly news.

[Renew Deal]

5. It's summer time.

And a lot of people leave early.

[leftynyc]

7. I was thinking the same thing

My office closes at 3 Eastern and we're one of the last to close in our building.

[liberal N proud]

3. No, it needs to go out during rush hour

When everyone has their cell phone in one hand, a cup of coffee in another and the wheel between their knees.

[Egnever]

6. Snarf!

LOL now thats funny but scary as well.

I can hear it now Obamas text causes accidents the world over john mcsame says his POW experience prepared him to know better.

[Labors of Hercules]

10. Great! I can see the headline now:

"OBAMA VP ANNOUNCEMENT CAUSES RECORD CAR ACCIDENTS"

[democrat2thecore]

4. One Minute - and counting. -nt

[Thrill]

8. This is really amazing. Not even a leak from the sign makers

[medicswife]

14. I was thinking the same thing this a.m. n/t

[Egnever]

16. its almost creepy how well the silence has been kept

[redqueen]

9. People in CA are still settling in at work... give it time.

:)

[Onlooker]

11. You're right

I think that would be smart of them. In that case, then, we'll find out either today or next week.

[OwnedByFerrets]

12. Friday afternoon isnt called the news dump for nothing....

screw all the impatient people and do it first thing Monday morning.

[AlinPA]

13. Any idea of the total number of recipients of text/email that would be involved?

Seems like the tubes could get filled.

[jenmito]

15. I disagree. They're still talking about "House-Gate." I think he should not step on that message.

His VP pick will get tons of coverage WHENEVER it comes.