Biden wins Indiana for Obama, strange thought until you realize the close relationship between Dick Lugar and Joe Biden
Biden wins Indiana for Obama, strange thought until you realize the close relationship between Dick Lugar and Joe Biden. Lugar was already sitting on the fence between Obama and McCain, recognizing McCain's bat-shit crazy nature and the military and political disasters that would result. The addition of Biden to the Democratic ticket makes the choice easy for Lugar.
"I congratulate Sen. Barack Obama on his selection of my friend," Lugar said of Biden. "I have enjoyed for many years the opportunity to work with Joe Biden to bring strong bipartisan support for United States foreign policy."
The usual comment about disappointment that fellow Hoosier Bayh was not chosen, but given all the legislation and work that Biden and Lugar have done together, at worst, Lugar will be neutral on the side of Obama-Biden, and at best he will cross the aisle. With Bayh working for the ticket as well, Indiana is well within reach