August 20, 2008
Posted: August 20th, 2008 06:20 AM ET
From CNN Political Producer Alexander Marquardt
Biden said Tuesday he has 'no idea' if he's Obama's pick.
(CNN) – Pressed on a new wave of rumors that he could be the Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Joe Biden said late Tuesday that he has “no idea.” “I promise you I don’t know anything. I have no idea,” he told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware. The long-time senator sidestepped a question about whether or not he thought he was still under consideration. “I have no idea. You guys know as well as I do,” he said. Earlier Tuesday, Biden told reporters camped outside the gates of his Delaware home that he isn’t “the guy.” “You got better things to do, guys, I’m not the guy,” Biden said. Asked where he would be on Saturday - when Barack Obama is reportedly scheduled to hold a campaign event in Springfield, Illinois, that may feature his new running mate – Biden replied, “Here,” pointing to his driveway. Biden’s VP stock has risen in recent days following a visit to the Republic of Georgia that spotlighted his national security and foreign policy credentials – a policy area where Obama’s resume is relatively thin. The Obama camp has kept the details on both the timing and selection of the presumptive Democratic nominee’s running mate under wraps. Biden is reportedly on a shortlist for the spot, along with Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. Obama will visit Virginia on Wednesday and Thursday before returning home to Illinois, where a Saturday event in Springfield – where he first kicked off his presidential run – will mark the official start of his “roll into the convention,” which will include a tour of battleground states. Filed under: Barack Obama Joe Biden
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