Any of the VP-candidates get a Secret Service detail yet?

[LiberalEsto]

That's what I'd be watching for if I were still in the journalism business. I assume whoever Obama names will be immediately assigned a Secret Service detail. I'd check around the neighborhood for unmarked cars with federal government license plates.

[gateley]

1. I read that one of the VP nominees didn't get their secret service

detail until after it was announced. I don't remember if it was because they were trying to keep it secret or not, but the VP candidate was without Secret Service protection for about 30 minutes.

[VolcanoJen]

2. John Edwards didn't get Secret Service protection in 2004...

... until the day after the announcement, when he joined Kerry on a midwestern "Reveal" tour. I've heard a few reporters mention this, so I guess they're not looking to lack of Secret Service presence as any kind of indication.

[Tesibria]

3. Per a tip, Biden's staff has received a S.S. Briefing

Per a "direct report" from people on the hill (i.e., a report from acquaintances who are there often), Biden's staff received a briefing earlier this week.