This looks like an admission by Obama that he lacks foreign policy experience. If he doesn't believe in himself why should the American voters? I think this is a choice that will be used against him by the Republicans.

Susan, Vancouver, USA

Well done Obama, I don't think he could have made a better choice. Joe Biden is a man who is able to speak his mind, and well respected worldwide. The time has come to speak loud and hard about the American economy and leave McCain behind on his serge. ECONOMY ECONOMY & ECONOMY again. WAY TO VICTORY

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

Well how appropriate seems that Obama picked a fake, just like himself. Copying speeches and disrespecting Obama and now saying he's glad to be his V.P, real truthfull guy!

Oleg Aramyelyev, San Antonio, USA

"Move over Grasshopper. Let me show you how to drive this thing."

"Thanks Joe".

Jim Flaherty, Orlando, USA

Too bad; No Clinton--NO VOTE!!

Linda, Baltimore, USA

Americans don't deserve to have Obama as their president. After picking Bush to Gore in 2000, and bearing in mind all the atrocities of the Bush administration, even considering voting for John McCain (that is no longer the maverick he was 5 years ago) shows how naive they are.

Ric, United Kingdom,

Interesting world view, however, as a registered republican voter in the state of Illinois, I actually like the choice and it makes me want to vote democrat this November. We'll see what McCain brings to the table.

Sharon, a little west of Chicago,

American politics are two-thirds gamesmanship and one-third substance. A key point, however, is that Obama inspires the electorate to the potential of life beyond Bush. McCain only reminds us of the last eight years, which were brutal.

Michael, Nashville, TN, USA

So much for the vaunted mantra of "Change and Hope", that whipped up the impressionable youth element of the Democratic Left. This choice also takes away the charge of ageism that youthful Dems have used aginst McCain, as Biden is 65! Oh, Hope was nice, I went out with her once!

jim, framingham, USA

Hillary said in her PRIMARIES the first stupid thing that came into her head, with no thought for the future of OBAMA or the Democratic Party, which is a shame hence Obama could not choose her she damaged herself & the party. There is always a question what if I don't win?. Her remarks were damaging

Daphne Kenward, Cambridge, UK

He is more of the same "take from the rich" , encourage the government to take your money and spend it as they please A Dr. from Ukrane whom I was speaking with said, "Oh, I hope Americans are too smart to elect a man who will destroy the finest medical facilities in the world.

C. Cone, Bartlesville, USA

Are you kidding. This whole thing is a farce an the American people know it. Having intellegent children growing up in America at college levels are embarassed to be Americans. This is just another example of the idiocies of our Government. Being a Democrate christian, we HAVE to vote Republic.

Stephanie Browning, Los Lunas, NM, USA

Irish/American catholic millionaires were famous for donating large sums of money to the IRA. I would like to hear a clear statement that he did not donate one dollar.

m wilson, bidache, france

Obama claims to run on "Change" yet picks someone who has been in the Senate for 36 years? Bad call on his part.

Alex, Dallas, USA

Biden is an excellent choice. He is tough, smart, and far more experienced than McCain. Clinton's strengths will shine in the Obama administration--never fear. And the VP's age makes it certain he will not run for President in 2016--leaving room for a strong and experienced woman for President.

Maria Belva, Peterborough, NH, USA

Obama's choice of Biden mirrors that of LBJ by JFK. LBJ helped gain votes in the south for JFK and Biden could to the same with blue collar workers. However JFK and LBJ didn't get on personally LBJ wasn't on Excom durning the cuban missile crisis.

lemming101, london,

The ticket should be reversed. Obama has not earned the right to run the country. He only got into the US Senate because his Rep. opponenets self-destructed & he ran against a shill brought into fill out the Rep. ticket & who was assumed would lose.

Ann, Empire MI, us

Bad news. Now Obama will win. My choice Bob Barr will not.

Ted Baines, new york, USA

I remember listening to Joe Biden while ago, his heart is in
right place, mr Biden did talked about health care in states of
USA.
And he talked about poverty spreading in states faster,
I hope he get elected !

Cllr Ken Tiwari (Independent), Oxford , United Kingdom

Obama's first important decision has been a massively brilliant one. Biden will be an excellent running mate. Obama showed courage by distancing himself from Clinton who would have brought him down.
Even Obama's announcement in the early morning hours shows he's appealing to the younger generatio

brer, Patchogue, USA

Obama's calculation here is very considered - and is the right choice! There was no way America was going to vote for an African American and a Woman on the same ticket. Granted, it would have been a first, but too many firsts scares America, who are naturally conservative. Biden is a great choice!

Jimmy C, Letchworth Garden City, UK

The day Obama lost the race.....

Chris, London,

That's it then.If Mr.Biden had to copy something that
Neil Kinnock wrote then we don't need to know any-
thing more about him.He must be an illiterate moron.
And so farewell Mr.Obama.

john Vestey, porto Ercole, italy

Joe Biden is by far the right choice. Maybe not for the election chances for Obama, but for the citizens of the United States and us of the free world. Hillary was never going to be the right choice long term.

Steve, Brisbane, Australia

Joe Biden is a good man. But for his mouth he could be president himself, which is just as well given he may have to be.
The debates will decide everything. Nothing looks worse than an old man groping for words. But will white America really give the half white senator from Illinois a chance?

Ronald James, Hong Kong,

Bye bye Barry!

Alex, London,

I believe that Mr Biden is an excellent choice.

Haris, Athens, Greece

Bad choice Barack. Surely the fact that he only got 1% of the vote in Iowa is an indication of his limited working class appeal? I think this will spell the gradual decline in Obama's lead. McCain will win by 4%.

Ed, Oxford, UK

We can already congratulate Mr. McCain. Obama only stood a chance with Clinton as VP. But I think that Clinton hopes McCain will be elected and will be candidate in 4 years

JP Massias, Casablanca, Morocco