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Webb Officially Pulls Out of Veepstakes

Senator says he told Obama last week he wouldn't run

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2008 7:25 PM CDT

(Newser) – Jim Webb withdrew his name from Barack Obama's VP shortlist today, squelching rumors he might bring military and foreign policy experience to the ticket, Chicago Tribune reports. The freshman Virginia senator has long denied interest, but says he bowed out officially last week. "I...   Read full story »

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