KAINE! KAINE! KAINE!

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Rick Siger, director of advance for Gov. Tim Kaine's (Va.) 2005 campaign, has signed on as trip director to the eventual vice presidential nominee.
Siger has, according to several sources familiar with the move, agreed to oversee all trips for the vice president. But, Siger has been working in advance for the Obama team for quite some time -- having served as deputy secretary of commerce and trade in the Kaine Administration before signing on to the Illinois senator's campaign.

For crying out loud, do you want me to draw you a picture?

• July 31: ". . . furious vetting efforts that show he's seeking an ABC ("Anyone But Clinton") running mate, with most speculation centering on Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine.
• Today, 9:25 a.m.: "It's got to be Kaine. And doubling down with Warner at the convention just means they're making a big play for Virginia, which makes sense. My money's on Kaine."
• Today, 11:54 a.m.: "You don't need a secret decoder ring to read this one, kids."
• Today, 2:40 p.m.: It's Kaine. Don't be fooled.
• Today, 6:51 p.m.: ". . . almost certainly means Tim Kaine, who'll appear with Obama in Martinsville, Va., at an invitation-only event Wednesday.

IT'S KAINE!