I did find this thread, at least:
McCain appears set to name Palin as running mate (FR exclusive analysis)
August 29, 2008 | xjcsa
Posted on 08/29/2008 5:08:06 AM PDT by xjcsa
Based on a couple of key pieces of evidence uncovered by others (h/t to Truthseeker at Draft Sarah Palin), it appears nearly certain that John McCain is set to announce Alaska governor Sarah Palin as his running mate. This evidence has also been noted by Kathryn Jean Lopez at the Corner and in a few posts here on FR, although I have not seen both pieces noted together.
(More follows at that thread.)
I have no idea if a similar effort will work this year.
Thanks! Check #58 for one I found from the same day.
xjcsa, you’re being pinged so you can track flights for us. LOL!