2016 Postmortem
Related: About this forumI was wrong about Kaine
Until yesterday, I called him "boring" and "dull" and "uninspiring". I gladly admit that I was 100% wrong. Senator Kaine is fiery and passionate but at the same time calm and folksy. He really is like a slightly more soft spoken Joe Biden. Positive and friendly but looks like he could shiv you with no problem, all with a smile on his face. He is the quintessential opposite of Donald Trump. Excellent choice!
mcar
(42,334 posts)I'm so impressed with this guy!
Doctor Jack
(3,072 posts)He is taking Trump to the woodshed and is playing off the crowd like a natural. I'm thinking he might be one of the democrat's best kept secrets.
mcar
(42,334 posts)What a great introduction!
tallahasseedem
(6,716 posts)He's bringing it!
misterhighwasted
(9,148 posts)Appears we will be in good hands.
DemonGoddess
(4,640 posts)glennward
(989 posts)LAS14
(13,783 posts)spooky3
(34,458 posts)Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)Only Keillor can do that voice.
writes3000
(4,734 posts)If he can deliver the same kind of speech at the convention, it would win independents and moderate Republicans.
Maven
(10,533 posts)C_U_L8R
(45,003 posts)What an awesome defining choice Hillary made.
They were all good choices and I admit that
I knew Kaine the least...but OMG he just
won me over big time. That man is all heart,
guts and smarts. Can't wait for our convention,
The campaign, and victory!!!
nolabear
(41,986 posts)He hits the right notes. Donald is going to look like a total asshole trying to take him down.
Doctor Jack
(3,072 posts)That is going to play well with a lot of people in this country
nolabear
(41,986 posts)There are a bunch of videos on Youtube. Hard not to love it.
eastwestdem
(1,220 posts)I was also increasingly excited while listening to his speech. Such a genuine, good person!
Cha
(297,317 posts)Adrahil
(13,340 posts)Have some fire on his belly after all. This could be good. Very good.
Ms.Lib
(131 posts)He had me hanging on every word. Any doubt I had has completely diminished. He was the right pick!! Love him!!! Clinton/Kaine2016
Doctor Jack
(3,072 posts)lunamagica
(9,967 posts)totodeinhere
(13,058 posts)But I am perfectly fine with this choice and I think that we all can get behind this ticket and help it win in November.
kwolf68
(7,365 posts)How about the BEST person?
I said even before he spoke yesterday this was a brilliant move by Hillary Clinton.
Glad she is looking at more than racial litmus test in making her decisions.
I'd have liked Merkley or Liz to be honest, but I am also practical enough to know that while I may like JM better, Kaine was the better overall choice. Merk, Liz and others can keep banging away in the Senate.
totodeinhere
(13,058 posts)is a good thing. So a racially diverse ticket would also be a good thing. But as I said I support the Clinton/Kaine ticket.
REALforever
(69 posts)... we already have a black Prez, AG and now a woman nominee!
Dems don't need to stress diversity when they already OWN it, IMO
Her Sister
(6,444 posts)WE ARE GOOD TO GO!!!
HILL & TIM!!!
Doctor Jack
(3,072 posts)Kaine is praising Clinton's work as SOS and the crowd starts chanting "Hillary, Hillary" and Kaine turns around with a smile and says to Clinton "this is fun!". It just makes you smile.
womanofthehills
(8,718 posts)NBachers
(17,120 posts)RandySF
(58,907 posts)Tim Kaine is the brotheri-in-law you actually like.
emulatorloo
(44,131 posts)lillypaddle
(9,580 posts)right about now! Go Hillary and Tim!
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,303 posts)he will make Pence look like a complete stiff.
Upthevibe
(8,053 posts)Johnny2X2X
(19,066 posts)Just amazing. Really an extremely warm and down to earth speaker. One of the better orators in all of politics.
This pick is a home run politically. Wow!
greatlaurel
(2,004 posts)His speech crushed the GOP today. He will help turn some unexpected states blue in November.
LisaM
(27,813 posts)A real Happy Warrior.
UCmeNdc
(9,600 posts)I'll admit it also.
LaydeeBug
(10,291 posts)thing is a little bit troubling, but I *liked* him today.
phylny
(8,380 posts)but live in Virginia and am happy with Kaine. I wondered if Warren didn't want to be VP? In any event, I'm stoked.
Mr.Bill
(24,303 posts)as Secretary of Treasury of Senate Majority Leader.
aintitfunny
(1,421 posts)I was pretty upset when it seemed to be a guarantee yesterday that he would be the VP nominee. I was particularly upset with him not being as progressive as others that she overlooked. No, I didn't want Elizabeth Warren to lose her established role in the Senate.
Now I have recovered and regained enthusiasm and hope, particularly since he now stands against the TPP. It is very nice to learn that he is a good man.
Loki
(3,825 posts)I am really impressed.
Firebrand Gary
(5,044 posts)MSNBC 4th bloc with Ari Melber is talking about the things you may not have known about Senator Kaine.
I'm floored! He was the first person to give a speech in Spanish on the Senate floor (it was on immigration). He's a national spelling bee winner and rock star playing the harmonica. Set aside his incredible record and accomplishments, this guy is GOLDEN!
BlueMTexpat
(15,369 posts)but having seen his speeches since the announcement ... and having had a crash course in his background ... I see that he is a WONDERFUL choice.
We Dems are lucky in that we have so many good potential nominees - both for Prez and Veep.
But right now, I believe that Kaine is exactly the person at exactly the right time to complement Hillary on the Dem ticket in 2016.
I am thrilled about the decision and very excited about the events of this coming week!
Once again, Hillary hits it out of the park.
sueh
(1,826 posts)He's got fire and a genuine compassion to help people who need it.
cynannmarie
(113 posts)Loved watching his positive speech. Such a natural. Instant fan now. He's got SO much going for him.
southern_belle
(1,647 posts)I wasn't happy when I heard Tim Kaine - until I heard him speak and researched his background. Now I think it's a great pick!
Callmecrazy
(3,065 posts)And the Governor had the crowd hanging on his every word. The more he talked, the louder the applause got. A lot of people weren't sure about this guy, but five minutes into the speech I was hooked. Started smiling. I think we have a winning team here.