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Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his running mate Saturday, hailing him as a "leader who is ready to step in and be president." Before a crowd of thousands gathered in front of the Old State Capitol, Obama said Biden was "what many others pretend to be — a statesman with sound judgment who doesn't have to hide behind bluster to keep America strong."

The newly named running mate moved center stage in shirt-sleeves at a brisk 65-year-old man's trot, embracing Obama. "I'm glad to be here," he said.

John McCain would have to "figure out which of the kitchen tables to sit at" when considering his own economic future, said Biden, jabbing at the man he called his personal friend. It was a reference to McCain's recent inartful admission that he was not sure how many homes he owns.

The loquacious Biden spoke at least as long as Obama, who at one point he called "Barack America."

Regina Betley, right, of Newark, Del., wait with members of the media outside the Newcastle (Del.) County Airport before Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., departed for Springfield, Ill.

Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., who is Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's pick as his running mate, kisses members of his family before leaving Delaware to campaign in Illinois.

An Obama campaign staffer shows off the new campaign button of the Obama-Biden team in Chicago.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., works the crowd Saturday , in Springfield, Ill., where he introduced running mate Sen. Joe Biden.

Sen. Joe Biden says goodbye to his mother Jean before leaving his home in Greenville, Del., on Saturday.

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Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his running mate Saturday, hailing him as a "leader who is ready to step in and be president." Before a crowd of thousands gathered in front of the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Obama said Biden was "what many others pretend to be â⿬⿝ a statesman with sound judgment who doesn't have to hide behind bluster to keep America strong."

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