Hillary Clinton has selected Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her running mate, she has announced.
The former Virginia governor and Democratic National Committee chair has long been considered a safe, reliable choice with much to offer. A Midwestern-born moderate who’s fluent in Spanish, Kaine, 58, has also proven he can win a key Southern swing state.
Kaine and Clinton are expected to make their first appearance together during a campaign rally Saturday in Miami.
Hillary Clinton has selected Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as her running mate, she announced in a message to supporters.
The former Virginia governor and Democratic National Committee chair has long been considered a safe, reliable choice with much to offer. A Midwestern-born moderate who’s fluent in Spanish, Kaine, 58, has also proven he can win a key Southern swing state.
Kaine and Clinton are expected to make their first appearance together during a campaign rally Saturday in Miami. Ref. CNN.
Not a choice that will bring in massive votes but its a safe choice and a strategic decision to give Clinton more credibility although she will be running the show should she become president.
International Level: Activist / Political Participation: 32 3.2%
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine took the stage as Hillary Clinton's running mate Saturday in Miami, offering words of welcome right off the bat -- in Spanish.
"Bienvenidos a todos," he said, a phrase that translates to "Welcome to everyone."
The appearance at a campaign rally at Florida International University marked the official unveiling of the presumptive Democratic ticket that will face off against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence.
"Sen. Tim Kaine is everything Donald Trump and Mike Pence are not," Clinton said. "He is qualified to step into this job and lead on Day 1. And he is a progressive who likes to get things done." Ref. CNN.