"Obama-Biden Post-Nomination Ticket Debuts in Pa."

[quiet.american]

CBS News

Obama-Biden Post-Nomination Ticket Debuts in Pa.

http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2008/08/30/politics/fromtheroad/entry4400522.shtml

(BEAVER, PA.) - Less than a week after the debut of the Obama-Biden ticket, the Democratic nominees appeared to be the best of friends on their official first day of campaigning.

From the moment they met up on the tarmac in Denver, they laughed and gave each other big pats on the back, while their wives embraced each other. Their campaign stops consisted of a tour at a biodiesel company and ice cream with voters.

"I may have vices but this is my biggest one,” Biden told the Obamas as he ordered two large scoops of chocolate and vanilla ice cream.

"I ran for vice president just so I could get ice cream.”

The Bidens and Obamas also met with the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin. “Hey coach, I’m Joe Biden. I’m second string,” Biden joked.

The lovefest continued into the night, when Biden and Obama hosted a campaign rally which drew a crowd of over 8,000 people....

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[Egnever]

1. These guys have great chemistry

its going to be an awesome 8 years.

[gateley]

2. Yep - I posted this before, but worth posting again --

[KittyWampus]

4. someone had the great idea of doing a series of ads with Obama and Biden

sitting on the stoop of Obama's house talking about this or that (some issue).

The recurring theme would grab attention.

[gateley]

5. Wow - I like that! nt

[quiet.american]

9. I really like that, too! nt

[stillcool]

7. that's a good one!

thanks..so many of these pics make me smile. Probably adds years to my life!

[Muttocracy]

3. c'mon America, who do you want to look at and listen to for 8 years - the smart cute people! nt

[azmouse]

6. It's so obvious those two really like each other.

What a great team they make. Can't wait to see them working together in January!

[jillan]

8. I just love it how Barack and Joe are basically just two down to earth guys

who have a great smarts and a great vision for our country.

Never been prouder to be a Dem!

[CrispyQ]

10. Ditto!

I am so excited about this ticket! They are GREAT together!

[AuntPatsy]

11. loving this