Barack Obama actually said...

I want someone who is ready to be president, that's the first one. I want someone who will tell me what they think really of what I'm saying, that will try to argue my positions with me. I want someone who can help me steer the economy and foreign policy.

Context

Barack Obama describes the qualities he seeks in a vice presidential running mate.

08/21/2008

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