August, 2008

>Did you get the text? Early, Saturday morning around 3:00, thousands of Obama supporters received that much awaited news of his VP choice. Were you surprised that it was Delaware (D) Senator Joe Biden? Watch Obama introduce his VP.

A choice of wisdom. Choosing your VP is one of the most important decisions any presidential candidate will have to make. Biden compliments Obama which makes Obama’s decision a plus for him. Biden will bring 35 years of Senate experience, foreign policy experience and could actually appeal to the blue collar states.

Obama isn’t your typical Presidential candidate and Biden isn’t you typical VP. Take a look at why Biden appealed to Obama and will potentially appeal to you. As the DNC is kicked off this week, be sure to watch our Democratic leaders speak to America!

If you were running, who would you pick?

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