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Why Biden Might Not Be A Totally Safe Choice

NPR | By Ron Elving,
Jacki Lyden
Published August 23, 2008 at 4:00 PM EDT
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (left) and running mate Sen. Joseph Biden attend their first rally together in Springfield, Ill.
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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (left) and running mate Sen. Joseph Biden attend their first rally together in Springfield, Ill.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has chosen Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware as his vice presidential running mate. Joe Biden, 65, brings extensive experience to the Democratic ticket, but he also comes with potential baggage. Senior Washington editor Ron Elving tells Jacki Lyden why a vice presidential candidate must avoid coming on "too strong." He also analyzes the latest Republican ads attacking Obama's choice.

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Ron Elving
Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk for NPR News, where he is frequently heard as a news analyst and writes regularly for NPR.org.
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Jacki Lyden
Jacki Lyden is a contributing host and correspondent on NPR.