From MSNBC Howard Fineman:
Within the last few hours I've spoken with two of the finalists for the role of Barack Obama's running-mate, and to two other sources who are close to the process.
My bottom line is this: Barring a big surprise or last-minute change of heart, the choice is likely to be Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.He is a lively and feisty if unpredictable campaigner with working-class roots and a street-level feel for the hot spots of the globe — which he can use to go toe-to-toe with Sen. John McCain.
"If I had to bet my life on it, I'd bet it is Joe," said one of the other contenders.Said another, "Barack is moving toward a seasoned Beltway type, and that probably means Biden."
And a source personally close to Obama simply said "Biden makes the most sense."
Update #1 from MSNBC First Read:
As Delaware Sen. Joe Biden left his home a few minutes ago, golf clubs in tow, he was asked where he was going to be on Saturday.
Biden replied, "Here" and pointed down to his driveway.
As he pulled out of the driveway in the driver's seat of his car he then said to the press gathered near his gate, "You guys have better things to do. I'm not the guy."
2 comments:
Didn't Biden embarrassingly call Obama bright, new, and clean?
If it turns out he goes VP, I guess that may have been the most important phrase of his own failed campaign.
Yeah, and it seems like he talked about Obama's marxist leanings too... I hope he picks Biden!!
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