Saturday, August 23, 2008
Obama Taps Biden to Be Running Mate
WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama named Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate early Saturday, balancing his ticket with a seasoned congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues.
Obama made an announced his decision on his website and moments later in a text message to supporters.
"Barack has chosen Senator Joe Biden to be our VP nominee," the text message said.
WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama named Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate early Saturday, balancing his ticket with a seasoned congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues.
Obama made an announced his decision on his website and moments later in a text message to supporters.
"Barack has chosen Senator Joe Biden to be our VP nominee," the text message said.
