The mood on blogger’s row is jovial, even though McCain was not the first choice of many of those sitting here. Perhaps it’s that misery loves company.

Erick Erickson points out that he “welcomes our new McCainiac overlords.”

I’m told that Romney told his family last night; the staff found out very close to the speech today. The aim was to keep all the focus on Romney’s decision today, and it would seem that it has worked.

I’ve seen Steve Smith, e-communications guy for the Romney Campaign, and Justin Hart of MyManMitt. I salute them both for great efforts in and out of the campaign on behalf of their guy. It didn’t work out for them, but it wasn’t for lack of trying, hard work or dedication.