Analysis: Biden pick shows lack of confidence

The candidate of change went with the status quo.

In picking Sen. Joe Biden to be his running mate, Barack Obama sought to shore up his weakness -- inexperience in office and on foreign policy -- rather than underscore his strength as a new-generation candidate defying political conventions.

He picked a 35-year veteran of the Senate -- the ultimate insider -- rather than a candidate from outside Washington, such as Govs. Tim Kaine of ... Full Story »

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David Funk
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by David Funk - Oct. 1, 2008

Very lazy "journalism." Seems agenda driven. By the logic of the article, any VP selection could be considered to show a "lack of confidence." One of the worst I've seen and the AP should be called on it.

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