Obama veep still a mystery _ intro set Saturday

Posted at 3:47 AM, Aug. 23, 2008

JsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas, talks about being considered as Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama running mate in his backyard Friday Aug. 22, 2008 in Waco Texas. Edwards was tight lipped but Democratic officials said he was one of the few Democrats whose background was checked by Obama's campaign and he was a finalist for the job. WASHINGTON (AP) — On a day and night of political suspense, Delaware Sen. Joe Biden emerged as a leading contender Friday to become Barack Obama's vice presidential pick as two running mate rivals learned they had been eliminated.Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine spread word he had been ruled out and Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana was told he was not Obama's choice, according to party officials.The normally loquacious Biden maintained a low profile as associates said they believed — but did not know — he would be tapped. They added they had been asked to stand by in case their help was ne...
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