Obama searching for running mate

Obama searching for running mate Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:38:09

Barack Obama Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has asked a team to lead a search for a prospective vice presidential running mate. The three-member high-profile team comprises Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John Kennedy, former deputy Attorney General Eric Holder and Jim Johnson. "Senator Obama is pleased to have three talented and dedicated individuals managing this rigorous process," said Bill Burton, a spokesman for the Illinois senator. "He will work closely with them in the coming weeks but ultimately this will be his decision and his alone," he added. On Tuesday, Obama clinched the Democratic nomination and paid tribute to Hillary Clinton. He hinted that she would play a role in any future Obama administration. Earlier, Clinton had declared that she would be "open" to the idea of being Obama's vice-presidential running-mate. MGH/RE