The entire process seemed to accomplish three major goals:
1. Select a person to balance the background and experiences of Barack Obama.
2. Manage the selection process so that it provided a fully vetted candidate ready to hit the ground campaigning on day one
3. Maximize the public relations efforts and gather excitement behind the VP selection.
My congratulations also go out tonight to those who were considered but not chosen. The Democratic Party is well served by everyone whose name was even mentioned. Here in Virginia we had three very deserving of serious consideration: Senator Jim Webb, former Governor and Senate Candidate Mark Warner, and Governor Tim Kaine.
cross posted on VirginiaDem
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Thanks!
Susan