Politics | Jim Webb Webb Officially Pulls Out of Veepstakes Senator says he told Obama last week he wouldn't run By Neal Colgrass Posted Jul 7, 2008 7:25 PM CDT Copied Sen. James Webb, D-Va., left, stands with Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., during a campaign event at the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, Va. Thursday, June 5, 2008. (AP Photo) Jim Webb withdrew his name from Barack Obama's VP shortlist today, squelching rumors he might bring military and foreign policy experience to the ticket, Chicago Tribune reports. The freshman Virginia senator has long denied interest, but says he bowed out officially last week. "I believe I am best equipped to serve the people of Virginia and this country" in the Senate, Webb said in a statement. Read These Next Kerr County considered a flood warning system years ago. This is the most 'American' car on the road. A Texas man's disappearance is fodder for true-crime mania. What makes a person cool? These six traits. Report an error