To those who signed up for Obama's vp announcement, what time did you receive your "first to know" email?

Question

I signed up on Obama's website to be among the first ones to be notified of his running mate selection. Well, I kept waiting and waiting, while watching CNN. After announcing Joe Biden as Obama's choice, they realized that the people who signed up for those "be the first to know" messages received them way too late. I don't know, I never got one this morning, but I received it just right now: 1.45 PM eastern time.

Answer 1

Last night.. but im still waiting for this text message. Kinda late now dont ya think barry boy

Answer 2

3:32:43 AM Eastern time.  That was after it was posted on the Obama web site.   I think that when the news broke the story prematurely the Obama campaign decided to yield to the reality and make it official.  The text message then became less about the actual announcement and more about letting people know about the rally this afternoon.