August 23, 2008
Posted: 07:32 AM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul Steinhauser
Republican Lugar is congratulating Biden.
(CNN) — A senior Republican senator is congratulating Democrat Joe Biden on being picked as Barack Obama's running mate. Sen. Dick Lugar of Indiana put out a statement Saturday saying, "I congratulate Senator Barack Obama on his selection of my friend, Senator Joe Biden, to be his vice-presidential running mate. I have enjoyed for many years the opportunity to work with Joe Biden to bring strong bipartisan support to United States foreign policy." Lugar made the statement as he was enroute to Tbilisi, the capital of the Republic of Georgia. Lugar also commented on his fellow senator from Indiana, Democrat Evan Bayh, who was also considered to be on the shortlist of Obama's potential running mates. "I share the disappointment of many Hoosiers that my partner in the Senate, Evan Bayh, was not selected on this occasion, but I believe he will continue to have widespread support for higher office during many years ahead." UPDATE: A McCain Campaign aide tells CNN’s Dana Bash that the Senator from Arizona will call Biden at some point this morning to congratulate him. Filed under: Dick Lugar |
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