As running mate speculation hits a hysterical high, reporters following Obama as he toured a Greensboro, NC, farmer’s market lobbed questions to the presumptive nominee on his decision as he shopped for peaches and bread.  “No new hints,” he said. A reporter who regularly travels with the campaign wondered if Obama is still “shopping” for a candidate. “John, how long did it take you to think of that question?” Obama shot back.

Staffers aren’t talking either. Obama’s national press secretary Bill Burton sent an email to reporters with the subject line: “Vice Presidential…” Reporters eagerly opened the email only to read, “Just kidding,” followed by a rundown of Obama’s day. Staffers traveling with Obama deflect questions surrounding the who, when, and where, leaving press and pundits to read the tea leaves.

In two days of campaigning, Obama has referenced two of those thought to be on the short list. Yesterday Obama heralded Delaware Senator Joe Biden for his commitment to send money to the nation of Georgia and today Obama praised Virginia Governor Tim Kaine for training workers in new technologies. Kaine will appear alongside Obama tomorrow at an event outside of Richmond, Virginia, and was described as a “great choice” for veep by Obama’s political companion today, Mark Warner.

Absent from his repertoire — Indiana Senator Evan Bayh, who is also thought to be a top contender. While Obama did not mention him, The Nashville Post (which according to Wikipedia is “an online news service covering business and politics in the Nashville, Tennessee metropolitan area”) reported that Obama would hold a “major event” in Indianapolis Saturday.

The campaign would neither confirm nor deny the report.

Legendary Motown singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder came out on the campaign trail for Barack Obama last night at the American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis. At 9pm as a light drizzle began to fall, Wonder walked onstage and led the more than 20,000 supporters in singing Barack Obama’s name up and down the octave. “Someone give me a C,” Wonder said as he took the stage.

“I’m here because Barack Obama inspires me to write songs, encourages me that there can be an even greater America tomorrow, and encourages me that we can come together and be a far greater country that’s far more beautiful to the rest of the world than ever before,” Wonder said. “It’s for you tomorrow to make the difference in this state, to make the difference for the rest of this country and the world,” he said before sitting down to play a set.

The singer-songwriter sang three songs, including “Sign, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours,” a familiar tune on the Obama campaign trail and “I Wish.” Wonder Swapped in words to the hits using Obama’s name and slogans like “Yes we can.” To the tune of “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours,” Wonder sang, “This election sets my soul on fire - because Barack could be the president and it ain’t no lie.” It sounded better than it reads..

Check out part of the concert here

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