..and yes , how refreshing , indeed!!

Thanks for your good judgment Hillary.
America is in serious need of this Team.


^C^K 2016

said it was a home run. She never says good things about anything clinton related.

She is tremendously negatively predisposed toward Hillary. She'd find fault somewhere, if only to have an excuse to throw more shade on HRC.

by this unexpectedly charming and dynamic synergy.

guy next door who you'd trust with anything vibe. He's actually a very accomplished speaker who comes off as natural, honest and open. He will be an enormous asset to the Clinton campaign.

Best line ever.

Oh, and this:

Love this down to earth guy.

we're all going to be ok, afterall

Love!

Thanks for posting this, I enjoyed it very much! Excellent choice by Hillary, they make a dynamite team!

I was NOT thrilled until I started finding out more about him, now I think he's a perfect pick and a perfect match.

Edit--I just swiped your avatar--didn't see it in the choices

I am pumped up for the coming week!

Smiles abounding

get used to it.

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Is there ANYONE out there who still thinks there's no difference between the two parties? I ask in all seriousness.

I've been blown away today, Skinner. I've already posted elsewhere that I was up, on my feet, my arms in the air, and crying. I couldn't catch my breath. Impressed to the point of near overwhelm with and by BOTH of them, actually. The way she explained his appeal and why she chose him, in her introduction of him. Should (even though probably it won't) silence all naysayers who carry on about her supposed "bad judgment." Fernando Amandi, the talking head on as I write this - said exactly what's going on here . He said five-to-six weeks later, people aren't gonna remember the conventions. It's the FEELING they're gonna remember. It's the FEELING that's the takeaway. And this feeling, this takeaway from OUR convention is going to be one of optimism, confidence, positivity, and MOST CERTAINLY up to the job. Which will be glaringly different from the hate and fear and negativity and doom-'n'-gloom of this last week.

This will be the ultimate game of "Who Do You Trust?" When you get down to the very brassiest of brass tacks, we will all have to ask ourselves - who do you trust with our government, the future of our nation, the future impact of our nation on the world? In all seriousness? Which team? Trump/Pence or Clinton/Kaine?

VERY basic questions:
You want fear? Okay, you want those guys.
You want confidence? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).
You want loathing? You want those guys.
You want inclusion? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).
You want autocratic, dictatorial, "Only I can save you"? You want those guys.
You want "we're stronger together"? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).
You want childish and amateurish? You want those guys.
You want mature and professional? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).
You want a shit show? You want those guys.
You want competence? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).
You want hysteria? You want those guys.
You want steady-as-she-goes? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).
You want it monochromatic? You want those guys.
You want every hue in the human rainbow? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).
You want "whites preferred"? You want those guys.
You want America (EVERYONE, period. Regardless the skin color, shape, age, gender, orientation, faith, nationality)? You want Clinton/Kaine (and company - don't forget the down-ticket'ers!).

By this time next Friday morning, I think what we all need to do - to everyone we know - is turn to them, smile GENUINELY and sincerely, no snark, and say: "well?"

won me over. He was so down to earth, yet accomplished and smart. A real likeable man, even as he went after Trump. What an excellent ticket we get to support!!!

Time to ignore them both physically and figuratively.

What could anyone possibly disagree with in that speech? If anyone was not roused by his speech, they have a swinging brick for a heart.

Changed my mind, a real good addition to the ticket.

If Kaine couldn't win over the naysayers with today's speech, nothing and nobody will.

Go Clinton-Kaine!

She'll make a great Chief.

And yeah, she will.

republicans hate her so much. Smart, strong women scare them.

career at all. Their job, after all, is to take care of "their man"! Remember how pissed off they all were when Hillary said "I'm not sitting here some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette."

in that I have had nothing but strong women in mine. Both grandmothers worked in the factories during WWII, and continued to work their whole life. My mother also worked for the family. I loved all three- they were kind strong women who would help anyone out, but didnt take people's shit, if that makes sense.

She makes me proud in every way.

him yesterday after I found out who he really is!

...and he ain't exactly dumb...

Pence looked like he was being held hostage & the maggot didn't even bother to listen to him, dim don motto, me,me,me,me

Not the case with Clinton/Kaine, you, you, you with the final result being us,us,us

A real old school liberal.

I had the great pleasure of attending Hillary's rally in Tampa yesterday. Now this today. One of my best weekends ever!

Now let's go win an election!

The Supreme Court will belong to the American people again!!!
Thank You for choosing Sen Kaine..Hillary!
CLINTON/KAINE 2016

..and ours too.
Bless this remarkable Team, Clinton/Kaine 2016

..."Thus weave for us a garment of brightness,
that we may walk fittingly where birds sing;
That we may walk fittingly where grass is green.
Oh our Mother the Earth, oh our Father the Sky.

american indian - tewa song

A nice guy with humble roots talking about all of the great things we can do with hard work. Perfect message for this election

Well, don't forget to share the basin--don't want to barf all over the floor.

When the GE is over, the rules will revert. In general the site is always about electing Democrats. You signed the TOS so I know you are aware of that.

There have been several posts in the last few days critical of Kaine and HRC's choice, they have not been taken down or censored and no one was been 'gagged'.

On Edit: I see your post has been hidden, most likely for your false passive-aggressive attack on DU, admins, and DU'ers.

However, from everything I have been reading and hearing about this guy, I am definitely feeling much better about it now. I look forward to hearing the speech once the video gets posted.

I'll wait for the video.

After last week's Rank-Amateur Hour, the coming week's gonna be full of "THIS is how it's done."

I expected him to be intelligent and competent ... i didn't expect this charismatic

he has that down to Earth, reassuring, and as I have said many times today, folksy charisma. His demeanor is less Obama and more Reagan*


*Not in policy, just in his delivery

i agree .... his presence is warm and reassuring

I don't agree that Hillary is "robotic" or "fake" but she seems to be much more at home in an office, getting things done, than at rallies. During his speech today, Kaine seemed like he was hosting a BBQ with his friends and family, and just having a good time. Its a good balance to the ticket.

I like Clinton's public seriousness and wonkishness (and in comparison to tRump, SANITY) ... the warmth the Kaine presence has is a big plus

He's enthused, not fearful or dire.

And he comes across as pure of heart and intention...as well as smart as two whips.

Can't wait to vote for them.

with eyes wide open, as I've never seen him speak. He was AWESOME!

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I knew the name, but not much else.

I had been out doing errands and came back after it had ended, but she watched it as it was her first introduction to Kaine.

She felt that he and Hillary had some really great chemistry between each other and a comfort that really seemed to click.

I also got the comment that the two of them really present something that's important in two areas that she thought:

They were upbeat

They come across as STABLE

Watching the Republican convention this past week had her feeling both sorry and scared about how a lot of the delegates interviewed were talking and then hearing the nearly unhinged aspects of the convention speakers where you get christie and guliani, practically screaming at people, what was presented today with Clinton/Kaine made a huge impact.

But Kaine does.

me, too! And the excitement is contagious!

trending number one. #ClintonKaine

Let's get busy with our winning ticket!

Because we got ourselves an awesome team in our Clinton/Kaine ticket!

Rah rah rah! We are ready and raring to go!!!!

Kaine took himself from 'meh' to 'wow' in short order. It was a great introduction and a reminder that Hillary Clinton knows exactly what she's doing. Great Team!

We're going to win this thing.

I didn't know much about him. I do now. I LOVE-LOVE-LOVE it, and I LOVE-LOVE-LOVE him, too. And if Planned Parenthood and NARAL both give him "A" ratings, that's good enough for me. Add in an "F" rating from the NRA and I'm overjoyed. Throw in a little bit of "the mark of the Jesuits", and I'm in complete bliss!

And on top of all that, he's a self-described nerdy guy. And personally, I've always had a weakness for nerdy guys. Forty years ago, I married one and it still works well to this day. Brains turn me on.

Woohoo!

Very impressive.

and that little pest "bug" pesting around!! LOL!!! HMMMMMMmmmm.....

And generally trying to do my part to make the party better and win elections. And I come here to learn from other Democrats and left of the divide folks.

I come to DU to say my piece about making the party better and hopefully winning elections. And I come to learn and I do learn a lot here.

Skinner is happy that almost everyone is excited - I'm glad for him.

What's the significance?

i knew very little about him, and my heart was elsewhere, but after hearing him and watching this speech, he's absolutely the best choice for our ticket and his honesty and sincerity shines. Way to go Hillary and Tim! All the way to the White House.

HRC just opened up a big can o' whop ass on Don the Con. Bahahahaha

And a great day to be here, it is!

Nice speaker!

I knew nothing about the man till today but I'm impressed so far!

and I am a fan now! I really liked the chemistry between the two of them, as well. This is a winning ticket, IMO.

Loved it!

What a team!

I too feel happy with that/this photo!

I think we have a winning team here. I can't wait for tomorrow night!

Made me choke up a little. WHAT A VP HE WILL MAKE.

Clinton/Kaine vs. Trump/Pence is like night and day. The Dems have an actual message and project positive energy. The RNC convention was so dark and depressing. I am really looking forward to DNC now!

I'm very excited by this ticket!

which is an accomplishment for someone pulled out at the last minute for such a job. He sold himself well and held my attention. Actually, he should make the speeches, as his voice is not heavy/grating like Hillary's voice. She speaks better in small, intimate groups where she doesn't have to yell.

I was impressed all the way around.