Yes I agree that he picked him because of his foreign policy experience and clout amongst the middle class. However, did you hear Obama's speech when he accepted his nomination? It was mostly on race. Please tell me again that race had nothing to do with it. Please tell me race does not have anything to do with the elections. You amuse me, where have you been all my life?

"Quit hanging on to the handrails . . . Let go. Surrender. Go for the ride of your life. Do it every day." Melody Beattie