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rocktivity

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59. Friendly? Funny? Authentic? Genuine?
Sat Jul 23, 2016, 03:11 PM
Jul 2016

So he is capable of balancing the Hillary ticket -- whew!

And look on the bright side -- she could have chosen Vilsack.


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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
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