Biden

On Saturday, August 23rd, Barack Obama announced Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his running mate for the White House. Many believe that the decision was primarily chosen so that Obama might strengthen his foreign policy creditentials and help him out with poorer, less educated Democrats, as 65-year old Biden is a veteran in such areas. Conversely, some fear that a figure so entrenched in the political system will corrupt Obama's mantra of "change."

Obama called Biden "the kind of fighter I want by my side in the months and years to come," referring to hardships Biden has experienced in his life such as the deaths of his wife and child.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/08/23/biden.democrat.vp.candidate/index.html?iref=mpstoryview