2016 Postmortem

lostnfound

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72. If she picked someone she didn't much like, the VP might have been frozen out

Sun Jul 24, 2016, 09:20 AM

Jul 2016

Tim Kaine seems like he has the EQ to have influence over the long term.
A stronger dose of progressivism (Warren or sanders) as VP probably would have been ignored by Hillary.

As far as the range of likely picks for her, he seems like a very good one.
I found Kaine's comment about knowing what it was like to have a dictator in the Honduras particularly fascinating.

I like the Jesuit schooling, the racial closeness, the awareness of the lives of the have nots, the readiness to confront the NRA all very positive.

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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