STATEMENT FROM U.S. SEN. AMY KLOBUCHAR ON SEN. BIDEN AS VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE
(ST. PAUL) – Early this morning, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama named U.S. Sen. Joe Biden as his running mate.
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar released the following statement:
“Minnesotans will love Joe Biden. He’s a regular guy from a working middle-class family who has never owned a home in Washington. In fact, he takes the train home to his wife and family in Delaware every night. He’s both down to earth and incredibly well-respected around the world.
“I was particularly proud to work with Joe when he led the fight to fund 100,000 new police officers on the streets across the country, which for Minnesota has made a big difference in lowering the crime rate. Barack Obama said he wasn’t looking for a yes man, and by picking Joe Biden he adds to the ticket someone who has independent judgment and will truly help him bring change to this country.”
