Anonymous wrote:Why didn't Kaine run in the Dem primary to be President? Serious question.

I think he was pretty loyal to Obama and Clinton, and could see that this was Clinton's year. And he just wasn't well known outside of VA, that will obviously change with this election. If that speech is a taste of what we see at the convention, I think he will knock it out of the park.

Thanks to everyone who provided a link!

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to find a link to the speech. Anyone have it?

Starts at around 18 minutes

Anonymous wrote:I was trying to find a link to the speech. Anyone have it?

http://www.c-span.org/video/?413100-1/hillary-clinton-campaigns-miami-running-mate-senator-tim-kaine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-pmw0fOpZw

I thought Kaine was a safe, but steady choice and I agree- his speech today was outstanding. I can see why she picked him, they look like a prepared, presidential team in comparison to the Trump clown car contingent.

Anonymous wrote:Why didn't Kaine run in the Dem primary to be President? Serious question.

I fully expect him to be elected in 2024.

His speech was outstanding. I needed something uplifting and encouraging to wash off all of the fear, doom and gloom we got from the RNC last week.

Picking Kaine is the best decision Hillary has made in her political life.

Why didn't Kaine run in the Dem primary to be President? Serious question.

Anonymous wrote:Nominating Kaine as VP is not just good politics. If the ticket is elected and something happened to Hillary, the presidency would be in good hands with Kaine. Whether you agree with him on specific issues or not, he's steady and has the temperament and experience to step in.

This is how I feel too. This is someone you can trust with the office of president.

I was trying to find a link to the speech. Anyone have it?

Kaine's speech was outstanding. I was in the "meh, hold your nose" camp concerning voting for Hillary Clinton. But Kaine is a solid guy. My enthusiasm definitely jumped several points.

I was blown away by that speech. Kaine is amazing. He has an incredible background, but he comes across as an average guy. Kaine is the humanizing factor that Hillary needs.

Anonymous wrote:Nominating Kaine as VP is not just good politics. If the ticket is elected and something happened to Hillary, the presidency would be in good hands with Kaine. Whether you agree with him on specific issues or not, he's steady and has the temperament and experience to step in.

The Hillary people must be confident that she is going to win.

Nominating Kaine as VP is not just good politics. If the ticket is elected and something happened to Hillary, the presidency would be in good hands with Kaine. Whether you agree with him on specific issues or not, he's steady and has the temperament and experience to step in.

...was absolutely amazing. I was on the fence, but this was a very good choice.