Politics & Government

Romney Campaign Launches 'Mitt's VP' App

Four years ago, Obama announced via text message the selection of Joe Biden as his running mate. Romney will utilize technology as well.

Sewickley voters interested in knowing Mitt Romney's vice presidential pick can be in the know before everyone else. 

Mitt Romney's campaign has announced the release of a new—free—app, for iPhone and Android, that will serve to break the news of Romney's vice presidential nominee, according to The Washington Post.

The Republican presidential candidate is expected to make his decision before the Republican National Convention kicks off on Aug. 27 in a little more than two weeks, the newspaper reports.

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Rumored to be in the running are Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, Ohio Sen. Rob Portman and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal—just to name a few.

President Barack Obama announced his running mate, Joe Biden, via text message four years ago. Mobile users received his news at 3 a.m. that election year.

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