Buzz grows in Dem circles over Kaine as Clinton VP

[workinclasszero]

Buzz grows in Dem circles over Kaine as Clinton VP
By Manu Raju and Deirdre Walsh, CNN
Updated 7:00 PM ET, Tue May 3, 2016

Washington (CNN)Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine is emerging as an early favorite to be Hillary Clinton's running mate among major Democratic donors, operatives and congressional Democrats, who argue the Spanish-speaking former governor could be a steady hand in a difficult election environment.

As the party establishment begins to shift its attention to a likely general election matchup against Donald Trump, many Democrats are now arguing that Kaine could help balance out the ticket by helping Clinton with independents in swing states and even expand the political map in the fall with his moderate profile, executive experience and foreign policy background.
And as a politician from a southern state who has endured tough elections, proponents believe he can handle the grind of a high-profile presidential campaign.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/03/politics/tim-kaine-vice-president-hillary-clinton/index.html

[justiceischeap]

1. I'm still hoping for Castro. nt

[lib87]

3. I Agree

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

6. Either him or Sherrod Brown. I think she needs a running mate that is a bit more progressive

and young.

[Tess49]

19. Love Sherrod Brown n/t

[BlueCaliDem]

32. Taking Sherrod Brown out of the Sen. allows Kasich to choose his replacement.

And Kasich is no different than Trump, so you can imagine what kind of Senator will be his choice-a RWer.

[peggysue2]

43. One Hiccup

I really love the Sherrod Brown idea. But as with Elizabeth Warren for VP we'd be risking a safe seat. In addition, both Brown and Warren offer strong voices and votes where they're really needed. In the Senate.

That being said, I'm not a huge fan of a Kaine selection. Castro has less experience but he brings more genuine appeal.

[DawgHouse]

8. Me too.

[sheshe2]

11. I am with you!

[Haveadream]

2. Interesting!

Thanks for posting, workinclasszero!

[BootinUp]

4. Strong choice. nt

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

5. YUCK!! He does nothing for her and doesn't bring young folks. I prefer Sherrod Brown.

He doesn't energize the ticket at all.

[Rose Siding]

7. I doubt it's ever been anyone CNN reported it would be

My bet is she'll pick based on the combination of geography, demographics and ideology.

Kaine doesn't serve any of that.

[Cha]

23. That's the smart logical way to do it.. and we Know Hllary is all three!

It's not going to be Tim Kaine.. I don't make predictions but I can do that.

[spooky3]

30. I suspect they're thinking he will help deliver purple VA.

He's not likely to offend many, but won't energize many, either, and may reassure some who want a white non Hispanic male on the ticket.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

9. i really hope not.

[Firebrand Gary]

10. I'm still hoping for Perez.

As much as I like Castro, he's got a glaring problem as he would be the least experienced VP of either party in the history of the US. The Mayor of San Antonio for five years before becoming the US Secretary of Housing for less than two years.

[sheshe2]

13. I understand....

Yet look at Obama.

[Firebrand Gary]

15. Good point..

Now that Trump is the GOP nominee, all bets are off. He's got zero elected experience and his campaign accusing a woman and a minority as unqualified would only hurt him. Obama is the right comparison, the only thing is that PBO was a US Senator for nearly four years.

I dunno.. I trust our gal though!

[sheshe2]

17. I trust her too.

What I see Castro bringing to the ticket, besides his intelligence , youth and street savvy? He is Latino and with Trump wanting to deport them all, I see Latinos flocking to our ticket. I see young people energized and voting in droves.

Actually, I see him as President after 8 years of Hillary.

Gary~

[Walk away]

28. And I think that's the most important thing. Keeping the Presidency forever!

After The Donald, I don't think a republican should ever get near the Oval Office again.

[leftofcool]

27. On the other hand, running a large city does help in experience.

[SaschaHM]

36. "Least experienced?" Not in the slightest.

Castro was a big city mayor. He's had to govern around a million people.

[Firebrand Gary]

38. I looked.

I couldn't find a comparable comparison with any other previous vice president ever. That being said, a fellow DU'r did point out that President Obama resume was somewhat similar.

I really like Julian, but I need convincing.

[still_one]

12. Not a bad choice from a pivitol state.

[bluestateguy]

14. Boring as hell

Pick Castro or Xavier Becerra.

[BlueCaliDem]

33. I like Castro: young, charismatic, smart, excellent oratory skills - and he's from TEXAS.

Xavier Becerra, although I like him a LOT, is from California and I'm pretty certain we have CA wrapped up.

What we're looking for is a VP candidate who can be president after Hillary's two terms, who is young enough to draw out the younger voters, and who can potentially deliver Texas to the Democratic Party in November. I believe Julian Castro is the right man for the job.

[fleabiscuit]

16. How about Jeff Merkley? eom

[SaschaHM]

18. I think your name gets pulled out of contention when you endorse the other guy...

Plus, he does nothing for her. Oregon is reliably blue. Clinton would be best off looking for someone that can sure up a demographic or someone that can potentially bring a state.

One could make the argument that he could bring over Sander's supporters, but as vocal as Bernie or Bust is on here, it hasn't really shown up much in the polls.

[fred v]

20. Labor Secretary Tom Perez

A dark horse, I know, but don't rule him out!

[question everything]

22. Agree. There are several young members of the cabinet

including Castro and Perez, who should be considered.

[workinclasszero]

31. He is being talked about too

[BlueCaliDem]

34. Sec. of Labor, Perez, would make an excellent AG for Madame President's admin. eom

[Firebrand Gary]

39. So would Jennifer Granholm.

[BlueCaliDem]

41. You're so right! I've only known her as Governor but she's been pretty busy in the legal

world so Jennifer Granholm would be my pick as well.

[question everything]

21. Isn't he against choice? (nt)

[leftofcool]

26. Not exactly

He has said that he has a "faith based" opposition to abortions and would rather promote sex education in schools and adoption as an alternative but he is also not pro life. I believe he lost an election because of his stance on being pro choice. He worked hard for women's rights after the Hobby Lobby fiasco.

[LiberalFighter]

24. The people at CNN don't know diddly squat.

[yardwork]

25. Correct.

[SharonClark]

29. Something we can all agree on :)

[BlueCaliDem]

35. Conservative Corporate News, that it's so anti-Hillary it isn't funny anymore, trying to decide

which VP running mate she should choose?

Don't think so.

[splat]

37. Any macho white guys on tap?

She's losing white men, so a white men who says "Man up with this woman like I do" could be a huge asset. Is George Clooney busy?

[BootinUp]

40. I chuckled. nt

[obamanut2012]

42. I hope that changes -- way too socially conservative

[applegrove]

44. How about Gavin Newsom?

[Kang Colby]

47. Too much risk with a Gavin Newsom type...

No need for another John Edwards type.

[Loki]

45. Sorry, I'm not impressed.

Too many other good ones that will bring a lot to the ticket.

[Kang Colby]

46. I think Tim Kaine is too far to the left..

I'd rather see someone like Joe Donnelly, Max Baucus, or Heidi Heitkamp. I'm tired of trying to pander to the Progressive Tea Party.