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Published 8/23/2008 by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney at CNN Political Ticker

(CNN) — A senior Republican senator is congratulating Democrat Joe Biden on being picked as Barack Obama's running mate. Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana put out a statement Saturday saying, "I congratulate Senator Barack Obama on his selection of my friend, Senator Joe Biden, to be his vice-presidential running mate. I have enjoyed for many [...] (link)

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