Mitt Romney to announce VP Pick By Smartphone App

This offer is sure to vex all the Obama campaigners who think they alone are on the cutting edge of voter outreach.

"While I won't be breaking any news today, I wanted to let you know how to be the first to get the VP scoop with our new Mitt's VP app," says Beth Myers, the senior adviser to Mitt Romney who has led the search for his running mate these many weeks.

Indeed the big news can be flashed to iPhones and Androids at the very nanosecond the decision goes public. "Just download the free app on your iPhone or Android device and when Mitt decides on his running mate, you'll get an exclusive notification of his VP selection before anyone else," she wrote to supporters.

"The historic announcement is getting closer," Myers added. "Soon everyone will know who Mitt Romney selects as his Vice Presidential running mate. With this new app, users can be the first to know the second member of America's Comeback Team."

Digital director Zac Moffatt called it "the first official way to learn the name of the Republican Vice Presidential candidate," delivering an instantaneous alert to the one device most people carry around the clock.

Not to be outdone, the Obama campaign released its own new iPhone app the same day, connecting supporters with local events, breaking news, and volunteer opportunities.

Source: Reason