Barack Obama Announces His Vice Presidential Pick Via Text Message

SAN ANSELMO, CA – AUGUST 23: In this photo illustration, a text message from the Barack Obama campaign on a cell phone announces U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) as the Democratic Vice Presidential running mate August 23, 2008 in San Anselmo, California. Presumpitve Democratic Presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) notified supporters of his choice for VP via text message early Saturday morning. (Photo Illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)