Caroline Kennedy appears on stage as she takes part in a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in Phoenix, Arizona, January 30, 2008.
(REUTERS/Jason Reed)
Obama appoints three-person team to head VP search
Caroline Kennedy appears on stage as she takes part in a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in Phoenix, Arizona, January 30, 2008.
(REUTERS/Jason Reed)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrat Barack Obama has asked three people, including Caroline Kennedy, to lead a search for a prospective vice presidential running mate, his campaign said on Wednesday.
Kennedy, daughter of former President John Kennedy, will be joined by former
"Senator Obama is pleased to have three talented and dedicated individuals managing this rigorous process. He will work closely with them in the coming weeks but ultimately this will be his decision and his alone," spokesman Bill Burton said.
Obama clinched the nomination on Tuesday and will face Republican John McCain in November's U.S. presidential election.
(To read more about the U.S. political campaign, visit Reuters "Tales from the Trail: 2008" online at http://blogs.reuters.com/trail08/)
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