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I'm thrilled to tell you this first: I've chosen Sen. Tim Kaine as my running mate. Welcome him to our team: http://hrc.ms/vp/37e1ej -H

tk2kewl
(18,133 posts)
edhopper
(35,682 posts)
chillfactor
(7,694 posts)her choice very disappointing to me.
demmiblue
(38,183 posts)lamp_shade
(15,165 posts)
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I'm so disappointed.
NightWatcher
(39,360 posts)Hissyspit
(45,790 posts)I don't think it will make much difference, but...
NightWatcher
(39,360 posts)This is a sad "safe" choice that adds nothing.
SickOfTheOnePct
(7,671 posts)UTUSN
(73,677 posts)He's tough enough for Pence
No Vested Interest
(5,232 posts)Who looks more bland than Pence?
I believe Kaine has more intellectual depth than Pence, and we know Kaine knows foreign affairs.
UTUSN
(73,677 posts)No Vested Interest
(5,232 posts)But it has worked well for Joe Biden, among others.
And I recall that Biden did well against his Repub. VP opponents.
Instead of laughing out loud at some of their answers, he just gave that broad smile, and that said it all.
Pence will go over the top in debate, and Kaine will calmly present facts.
Nothing to fear.
UTUSN
(73,677 posts)Cobalt Violet
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swimboy
(7,315 posts)He was our City Councilman, Mayor, Lt. Gov., Governor, and Senator. Genuinely fine and wise fellow.
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No Vested Interest
(5,232 posts)Take a deep breath.
tman
(1,175 posts)He was one of the first people to come out for Obama in 08.
If Hillary wins Virginia, it's over.
rug
(82,333 posts)demmiblue
(38,183 posts)Vattel
(9,289 posts)Albertoo
(2,016 posts)I read Kaine is a fine person, but looks do count on a ticket.
Johnny2X2X
(22,621 posts)Not my first choice, but solid choice none the less. Has a lot of experience.
Hillary is a hardcore liberal, I know I know, that's not what you have been told, but her overall record and positions out her easily in the hardcore liberal category. Kaine is not going to win her more liberals, but he will win her a lot of the middle.
liberalmuse
(18,876 posts)but this is a good feed from one of his constituents that breaks down Tim Kaine:
https://twitter.com/paulboy/status/756577720990130177
Sylvarose
(210 posts)...way to electrify the base.