The Page

Politics up to the Minute

Fineman Thinks It's Biden...

From analysis posted on MSNBC.com:

"Within the last few hours I've spoken with two of the finalists for the role of Barack Obama's running-mate, and to two other sources who are close to the process.

My bottom line is this: Barring a big surprise or last-minute change of heart, the choice is likely to be Sen. Joe Biden of Deleware, chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee.

He is a lively and feisty if unpredictable campaigner with working-class roots and a street-level feel for the hot spots of the globe - which he can use to go toe-to-toe with Sen. John McCain.

'If I had to bet my life on it, I'd bet it is Joe,' said one of the other contenders.

Said another, 'Barack is moving toward a seasoned Beltway type, and that probably means Biden.'"

Sign up for the daily email from The Page and get the very latest political news delivered directly to your inbox.

  • Email Format:

MARK HALPERIN IS AWAY

You can continue to get all your political news 24/7 from the time.com team on The Page.

The Political Schedule

*all times Eastern

Saturday, January 10

    • 11:00 am
    • President and Laura Bush attend the commissioning ceremony of the George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in Norfolk, Virginia
    • 12:50 pm
    • President Bush visits the United States Navy SEAL teams in Norfolk, Virginia
    • 2:55 pm
    • President Bush visits the Presidential Airlift Group at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland

The Page on the Go

Read THE PAGE on your Mobile Device

Bookmark thepage.time.com on your mobile device for an easy to read version of Mark Halperin's The Page.

The Page Archive

January 2009
Choose a day to view headlines.

< Previous Month

S M T W T F S
        1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Political Videos