Biden is Democratic favorite for Obama's No. 2

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/washington/AP-Veepstakes.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Sen. Joe Biden has emerged as the clear favorite among Democrats to be Barack Obama's running mate for his understanding of foreign policy in grave global times and his fighting spirit against the rival Republican ticket.

Obama is keeping his decision quiet, but his staff in Chicago and party activists who await a decision are buzzing about Biden in large part because he can address two of Obama's biggest weaknesses -- his lack of experience, especially on world affairs, and his reluctance to go on the attack. The speculation among Democrats is less of an indicator of whether Biden will ultimately be Obama's pick, and more of a recognition of the challenges their candidate faces at this pivotal moment in the race.

Obama plans to appear with his newly selected running mate Saturday, with the pick announced via text message to supporters. Obama also is widely thought to be considering Govs. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas and Tim Kaine of Virginia, and Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana.

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''He's passionate, he's articulate and he's persuasive,'' said Democratic consultant Steve McMahon, among those who consider Biden Obama's smartest pick. ''I think he would do for Senator Obama what Lyndon Johnson did for John Kennedy. He's got serious foreign policy experience, a long and distinguished Senate resume and he is one of the most effective surrogates that Senator Obama has right now who can go toe-to-toe with any Republican on any issue at any time.''

I think Biden would be a great choice.

They didn't poll the grassroots - the people who do all the work.

Sorry... Biden won't help in the swing states.

Studies show that a VP rarely if ever delivers states the nominee wouldn't have won anyway.

It isn't about delivering swing states, it's about pulling in undecideds across the board and countering media talking points.

Obama is a fool

Biden was born in PA and he's Paul McCartney's age:)