Delaware’s Gov Ruth Ann Minner appointed Ted Kaufman to serve as Senator; he is expected to take office when Joe Biden steps down in January.

According to Minner,

He has agreed to focus solely on doing the people’s work, not seeking re-election.

She goes on to say,

The fact that Beau Biden has committed to fulfilling his obligation and not seek appointment to this office tells us everything we need to know about his character. Should Beau chose to run for this office in 2010, he will -as will whoever runs- have to earn, on his own, the trust from the people of Delaware.