2016 Postmortem

DemonGoddess

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34. Terrific rollout of our soon to be VP!

Sat Jul 23, 2016, 01:18 PM

Jul 2016

Something I've always appreciated about Hillary, and now appreciate about Tim Kaine, is they BOTH come from the middle class, and working people. They BOTH know what it's like to work and earn something of value.

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Ok. Tim Kaine is killing it [View all] piechartking Jul 2016 OP

He is very impressive tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #1

As is Warren or Merkley or many other more progressive candidates but Kaine's great.Wall street love bjobotts Jul 2016 #74

He's nailing it. auntpurl Jul 2016 #2

Friendly? Funny? Authentic? Genuine? rocktivity Jul 2016 #59

This will help with Latino voters not just because he speaks flamingdem Jul 2016 #3

He's hitting a grand slam home run. Incredibly positive and humanist! writes3000 Jul 2016 #4

Positive will win this election. More positive optimists than negative paranoid Trumpsters. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2016 #35

This guy is good... comradebillyboy Jul 2016 #5

I really like him. A lot. Love the Spanish as well. Tess49 Jul 2016 #6

Me, too. This says a lot about Hillary. What an amazing choice! He won me over. The Wielding Truth Jul 2016 #39

Wow! Just, wow! stopbush Jul 2016 #7

I feel silly admitting this, but after last week's awfulness, he has brought me to tears Tess49 Jul 2016 #11

I know just what you mean. auntpurl Jul 2016 #19

Exactly. The stark difference is calming. Tess49 Jul 2016 #23

I think I'm in love... Satch59 Jul 2016 #8

People have said he is boring but... PearliePoo2 Jul 2016 #9

If that is boring, then I'll take boring every day. 4lbs Jul 2016 #33

The want the smartest and most 'boring' man in the room.... Joe the Revelator Jul 2016 #57

Both Pence and Kaine have been described as "nice guys". annavictorious Jul 2016 #10

Being 'co-opted' Ineeda Jul 2016 #36

True charlyvi Jul 2016 #45

I agree. Sure, he can probably be very nice to those Hortensis Jul 2016 #61

excellent speech!!!!! - so comfortable behind the microphone DrDan Jul 2016 #12

Me too. I didn't expect to like him like this. Squinch Jul 2016 #13

Exactly. I can't help but think the naysayers were ecstatic Jul 2016 #14

Nah, the skepticism was genuine Bradical79 Jul 2016 #28

You watched your dad convert on the spot?? WOW! PearliePoo2 Jul 2016 #38

I was wrong - I admit it. Now, I love the guy. Clinton - Kaine 2016! NBachers Jul 2016 #51

I think the naysayers couldn't see beyond Elizabeth Warren tinrobot Jul 2016 #64

I'll admit that I was so into the idea of Elizabeth Warren as VP that I was disappointed at first renate Jul 2016 #70

I was pretty skeptical, but I'm convinced now Bradical79 Jul 2016 #15

Tim Kaine - Love his demeanor... - can't wait for the asiliveandbreathe Jul 2016 #16

I also like that he is 100% all in for Hillary. auntpurl Jul 2016 #17

He's winning me over. Not bland at all. mentalsolstice Jul 2016 #18

He has totally won me over frazzled Jul 2016 #20

Since he was picked gogo_du Jul 2016 #21

Wow NewsCenter28 Jul 2016 #22

He's a terrific public speaker. A real asset to HRC's campaign. (nt) Paladin Jul 2016 #24

Absolutely Skoods Jul 2016 #29

I didn't realize what a great presence he has. woolldog Jul 2016 #25

They struck the perfect balance with Senator Kaine ailsagirl Jul 2016 #48

Looks like he's a good attack dog as well zenabby Jul 2016 #26

"Tough times don't last but tough people do!" csziggy Jul 2016 #27

Wow, just WOW. I have goosepimples after that ! That was outstanding, Tim knocked it out of the park OnDoutside Jul 2016 #30

A real liberal! mcar Jul 2016 #31

Agree with all above - I'm pleasantly surprised! mchill Jul 2016 #32

Terrific rollout of our soon to be VP! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #34

I'd forgotten, but it's come back to me that he'd ended up being my fav when Obama was vetting VPs Schema Thing Jul 2016 #37

He IS killing it!! He's going to be a showstopper on the trail! ancianita Jul 2016 #40

Bam! mobeau69 Jul 2016 #41

This Bernie supporter loves Clinton-Kaine ! left-of-center2012 Jul 2016 #42

the more I see... dhill926 Jul 2016 #43

When he teared up about Va Tech...oh, my heart. nolabear Jul 2016 #44

Great choice! Beantighe Jul 2016 #46

I can't wait for the VP debate! A real, down-to-earth progressive vs. a robotic, lego-haired eastwestdem Jul 2016 #47

He had to pause to regain his composure when talking about the Virginia Tech massacre.... State the Obvious Jul 2016 #49

He is going to be great for our ticket. Holy cow, he was on fire in Miami! SunSeeker Jul 2016 #50

I think Kaine is a solid pick. bigwillq Jul 2016 #52

And we've still got Liz Warren in the Senate! NBachers Jul 2016 #53

I love this ticket lillypaddle Jul 2016 #54

can anybody point me in the direction of a video of Kaine's speech all i can find is Hillary Bill USA Jul 2016 #55

Yes, please! okasha Jul 2016 #62

here you go.... Bill USA Jul 2016 #65

I'm super progressive, and I like this pick. StrictlyRockers Jul 2016 #56

Glad she made her own choice bucolic_frolic Jul 2016 #58

I give Hillary her due. A very good decision to me. nt glennward Jul 2016 #60

Very genuine and authentic eissa Jul 2016 #63

If she picked someone she didn't much like, the VP might have been frozen out lostnfound Jul 2016 #72

Just watched the speech redStateBlueHeart Jul 2016 #66

I'm with them. Koinos Jul 2016 #67

Damn it!!! I didn't get to see it. hamsterjill Jul 2016 #68

Here: auntpurl Jul 2016 #69

Thank you!!!! hamsterjill Jul 2016 #71

He's awesome. byronius Jul 2016 #73