Published 8/23/2008
at WSJ.com: Washington Wire
Shortly after Hillary Clinton conceded her hard-fought race to Barack Obama in June, she — and her husband, former President Clinton — seemed to covet the vice presidency for her as a consolation prize. Many of her supporters publicly campaigned for it.
But when overnight news reports made clear she didn’t get it, she issued a gracious statement Saturday morning praising the choice.
“In naming my colleague and friend Senator Joe Biden to be the Vice Presidential nominee, Senator Obama has continued in the best traditions for the Vice Presidency by selecting an exceptionally strong, experienced leader and devoted public servant,” the statement said. “Senator Biden will be a purposeful and dynamic Vice President who will help Senator Obama both win the Presidency and govern this great country.”
What remains to be seen is how her supporters will respond, at the Democratic convention in Denver opening Monday, and beyond.
Sen. Biden is slated to speak ...
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