Obama Picks Biden as Running Mate

Updated from 11:05 a.m. EDT

Sen. Barack Obama (D., Ill.) Saturday publicly introduced fellow Sen. Joe Biden (D., Del.) as his running mate at a campaign rally in Springfield, Ill. and stressed Biden's foreign policy experience and blue-collar background.

During the rally, Obama said, "Joe Biden is that rare mix -- for decades, he has brought change to Washington, but Washington hasn't changed him. He's an expert on foreign policy whose heart and values are rooted firmly in the middle class. He has stared down dictators and spoken out for America's cops and firefighters. He is uniquely suited to be my partner as we work to put our country back on track."

Obama got to the heart of Biden as a pick: He appeals to working class Democrats and Independents concerned about Obama's foreign policy credentials. Biden currently serves as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee and is well-respected in the foreign policy community. ...