Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

McCain's had the campaign stage to himself all week. Not sure that helps him.

We're closing in on V.P. picks. Did everyone sign up to be the first to know who Obama is choosing? Campaign email I got yesterday vowed I can be on of "the first to know." You can sign up for email or text message. If you really want to be first, sign up for the text. (Send VP to 62262). I've repeatedly noticed that the campaign emails arrive very slowly, often hours and hours after whatever the big announcement being made is already out there.

D.C. starts a bike sharing program today, which is a great idea and will hopefully work like it has in other cities. One key to success is for car drivers and bike riders to develop some mutual respect and for each understand the rules of the road. (People in D.C. are way, way, way too important to be bothered by the rules of the road -- and common courtesy.)

Thread the news.