Two Very Different Republican Responses to Biden's Selection as VP Candidate

In response to Barack Obama’s announcement of his choice of Joe Biden as his running mate, the following comments were made.

State Republican Chairman Murray Clark:

"This is the most cynical, artificial presidential campaign in Indiana's history," Clark said. "From bogus storefront offices, to false negative ads, to the VP tease, we now know that Barack Obama doesn't truly respect Hoosiers."

Indiana Senator Richard Lugar:

"I congratulate Senator Barack Obama on his selection of my friend, Senator Joe Biden, to be his vice presidential running mate," a release from Lugar's office said. "I have enjoyed for many years the opportunity to work with Joe Biden to bring strong bipartisan support to United States foreign policy."

Muray Clark and the McCain campaign should take a moment and ask why Richard Lugar is the most respected Republican in the state and, it can be argued, one of the most respected Republicans in the country.

Mr. Clark, I’ve been to many of those storefront offices and I can most assuredly say that they are very real. But I encourage you to continue believing that they are bogus. Please.