Obama reacts to McCain VP pick

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones PITTSBURGH, PA -- Obama reacted to his rival's pick of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as a running mate and walked back a statement put out by his campaign that called the governor inexperienced. "I haven't met her before. She seems like a compelling person, obviously a terrific story, personal story. And you know, I'm sure that she will help make the case for the Republicans," he told a small group of reporters on Friday. "Unfortunately, the case is more of the same. And so ultimately John McCain is at top of ticket. As I indicated in my speech last night, I think that he wants to take the country in the wrong direction. I'm assuming Gov. Palin agrees with him in in his policies." He said the fact that a woman had been chosen as the vice presidential candidate of a major party "is one more hit against that glass ceiling." "I congratulate her and look forward to a vigorous debate," he said. "I'm pleased with my choice for vice president Joe Biden . I think he's ... (link)