What The Campaign Giveth With One Hand, The Candidates Take Away

Take two: a much more respectful, classy statement from Chicago, this time in the names of Barack Obama and Joe Biden.

"We send our congratulations to Governor Sarah Palin and her family on her designation as the republican nominee for Vice President.  It is yet another encouraging sign that old barriers are falling in our politics.  While we obviously have differences over how best to lead this country forward Governor Palin is an admirable person and will add a compelling new voice to this campaign,