DFL Party Statement Regarding Senator Joe Biden as Vice Presidential Nominee
St. Paul (August 23, 2008) — Early this morning, Senator Barack Obama announced his selection of Senator Joe Biden as his running mate.
State DFL Chair Brian Melendez released this statement:
“I applaud the choice of Senator Joe Biden as the next Vice President of the United States. His long experience in public service will wonderfully complement Senator Obama’s strengths as a leader.
“Through the years, Senator Biden has brought change to Washington, but Washington hasn’t changed him. Senator Biden has been a champion of working families, an advocate for victims of crime and abuse, and a strong voice for America’s cops and firefighters. He is an expert on both foreign and domestic policy, and is uniquely suited to serve as Senator Obama’s partner in the urgent mission to bring about the change that America needs to get our country back on track.
“I look forward to joining with my fellow delegates at the Democratic National Convention in enthusiastically nominating the next president and vice-president of the United States.”
