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Obama Texts, E-Mails VP News to Supporters

Asks backers to watch rally, write 'welcome notes' to Biden

By the Associated Press

Posted Aug 23, 2008 5:59 AM CDT

(AP) – Barack Obama's choice for a running mate was texted and emailed to supporters shortly after 3am this morning, though word had leaked out to reporters a couple of hours earlier that he'd chosen Sen. Joe Biden, a veteran lawmaker from Delaware. The text message: "Barack has chosen Senator Joe Biden to be our VP nominee. Watch the first Obama-Biden rally live at 3pm ET on http://www.BarackObama.com. Spread the word!"

The email summary included a request that supporters write a “welcome note” to Biden on Obama’s website. "I'm excited about hitting the campaign trail with Joe, but the two of us can't do this alone. We need your help to keep building this movement for change. Please let Joe know that you're glad he's part of our team. Share your personal welcome note and we'll make sure he gets it."


Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., left, talks with Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., prior to the start of the first Democratic presidential primary debate of the 2008 election.
Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., left, talks with Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., prior to the start of the first Democratic presidential primary debate of the 2008 election.   (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
U.S. Sen Joe Biden, D-Del., Obama's newly-announced running mate.
U.S. Sen Joe Biden, D-Del., Obama's newly-announced running mate.   (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
The text message announcing the choice of Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as the vice presidential selection for the Democratic party is seen on a communication device Satuday after it arrived at 3:09 AM.
The text message announcing the choice of Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as the vice presidential selection for the Democratic party is seen on a communication device Satuday after it arrived at 3:09 AM.   (AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)
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