Obama: Biden "Sometimes Engages in Rhetorical Flourishes"

The Land of Lincolner clarifies his veep candidate's "international crisis" statement to reporters Wednesday saying "his core point was the next president is going to be tested regardless of who it is." Adds having a smooth White House transition is essential to make sure that adversaries don't take advantage of the shift in administrations. Remarks come after Obama met with foreign policy advisers in Richmond, Virginia. Read his opening statement here. McCain camp responds here.