Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: As I sit here anxiously awaiting Barack Obama 's VP announcement , I feel less speculatory than usual . CNN is posting on the hour " We still do n't know who Barack 's pick is ! " -- and everyone 's trying to prematurely claim to know who he 's chosen or when he 's announcing .
Question: What has lead the speaker to be so interested and invested in Barack Obama 's VP pick ?
Options: 
A. They are hopeful about the future of Obama 's administration , and want this final detail ironed out
B. They work as a campaign analyst , and want to know if they advised their clients properly
C. They are one of the candidates for VP and want to know if they 've recieved the position
D. None of the above choices .


A