Refer to "The Game, the Rules, the Players" on page 436. Which of the following best describes the qualities that Joe Biden brought to the presidential ticket in 2008?
a. He had vast experience on the House Budget Committee.
b. His more conservative values balanced Obama's more liberal ones.
c. He had many years of experience in national politics and was knowledgeable on foreign affairs.
d. He brought geographical balance to the ticket, as he had served as a senator from California.
Answer: c
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