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Well, I just have to kick this myself then.. No shame! Cha Jul 2016 #1
No worries, Cha NastyRiffraff Jul 2016 #174
Great to hear your perspective, Riff! Cha Jul 2016 #176
Its obvious why they are a good fit. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #2
Yes! Thank you, mister.. one of the main issues they have in common is stopping Cha Jul 2016 #14
She will need his fight against the NRA in the next 3 months. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #23
Yes, he will, mister.. good point! I just added this to the OP.. #6 Cha Jul 2016 #28
Good people. I see why Hillary & Pres Obama have kept them in their close circle of loyal friends. misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #36
Si! And, Tim Kaine speaks Espanol fluently.. Cha Jul 2016 #47
Huge asset with Latinos. A Gringo taken time to learn their language...and he can ROLL them R's! demosincebirth Jul 2016 #97
Those were my thoughts, demosincebirth! And, there's more.. Cha Jul 2016 #98
Not a bad list - thanks for posting this. nt jonno99 Jul 2016 #3
You're Welcome, jon.. there's more! Cha Jul 2016 #78
Thanks Cha - that is great info. I didn't know anything about the guy. I'm jonno99 Jul 2016 #80
Me too.. I was actually Cha Jul 2016 #82
I bet he doesn't misspell the signs! Beartracks Jul 2016 #90
Right! He'll be communicating in Espanol when Cha Jul 2016 #117
And... TheProgressive Jul 2016 #4
Pay day loans? ismnotwasm Jul 2016 #9
Nonsense Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #142
Oh foo on "supports Wall Street".. Tim Kaine is for the People like Hillary. Cha Jul 2016 #10
People on Wall St? TheProgressive Jul 2016 #18
Pfffft..politico misterhighwasted Jul 2016 #26
All the People of the World! They stand for Equal Rights! Cha Jul 2016 #34
did you read your own link? LSK Jul 2016 #56
Wall Street's next targets... TheProgressive Jul 2016 #65
Regional Banks, like Capital One dflprincess Jul 2016 #77
Yes, Wall Street is the people, for sure!!!! adigal Jul 2016 #169
Tim Kaine is for the People and so is Hillary. Cha Jul 2016 #170
Because he says so??? Where does he stand on regulating banks? adigal Jul 2016 #172
Because everyone who knows him says so. Cha Jul 2016 #173
Do you think they are going to jeopardize themselves by complaining? adigal Jul 2016 #187
I think they are telling the truth. Cha Jul 2016 #188
Well, I'm glad you are all happy here. adigal Jul 2016 #191
supports Wall street treestar Jul 2016 #44
Touche, treestar! And, Tim habla Espanol~ Cha Jul 2016 #50
He's good with it! treestar Jul 2016 #53
I studied Espanol too.. living in San Diego for 15 years.. but after I left Cha Jul 2016 #73
Cha, KnR! Her Sister Jul 2016 #119
Yes, and I had no idea how brilliant Tim is.. Here's Joe Biden on Hillary's pick.. Cha Jul 2016 #123
I went to bed last night at peace & so happy about this pick! Her Sister Jul 2016 #124
Tweet you'll love.. Cha Jul 2016 #125
Yes, I saw that last night! This Sen is like HRC~ Full of little & big details that are beautiful! Her Sister Jul 2016 #126
Yes.. great way to put it.. " Full of little & big details that are beautiful!" Cha Jul 2016 #127
Well, it was Wall Street that... TheProgressive Jul 2016 #64
You do understand that many Americans have pension and 401 k's right? Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #143
Do you understand that Wall Street is doing to student loan funds what adigal Jul 2016 #171
No they are not actually. There are laws in place that will prevent that. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #175
You are misinformed - France has rules against investing in adigal Jul 2016 #186
Also Wall street provide a huge amount of jobs. Demsrule86 Jul 2016 #145
Mahalo, Demsrule! Cha Jul 2016 #185
Which Obama and the Dems have not implemented adigal Jul 2016 #192
Senator Tim Kaine is not a "centrist" by any stretch of the imagination. Cha Jul 2016 #203
For the answer to your question, start here: Ghost Dog Jul 2016 #110
Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #57
Actually Tim Kaine is an excellent choice.. the opposite of trump's pick. Cha Jul 2016 #61
I'm not real excited about Hill & Kaine either elmac Jul 2016 #88
They're Not "corporatists" so quit saying that. Hillary and Kaine are for the People. Cha Jul 2016 #95
Put an alternative to payday loans for state employees: mucifer Jul 2016 #131
Four out of five is pretty good. nt ZombieHorde Jul 2016 #5
If you're talking about #1.. there is more info on that.. Cha Jul 2016 #106
Pretty impressive Iliyah Jul 2016 #6
Gracias, Illiyah! Something else... Cha Jul 2016 #55
I'm finally making an effort to learn more about him. liberalmuse Jul 2016 #7
Agree Johnny2X2X Jul 2016 #33
I have no problem, he understands a line between church and state forgotmylogin Jul 2016 #84
Senator Tim Kaine certainly does understand the difference, forgotmylogin.. Cha Jul 2016 #207
Thanks Cha NCTraveler Jul 2016 #8
Mission trip for? quakerboy Jul 2016 #11
here you go obamanut2012 Jul 2016 #17
You said it so much better than I. No Vested Interest Jul 2016 #38
Kaine traveled to Honduras with the Jesuit volunteers. No Vested Interest Jul 2016 #32
This is what Senator Kaine did in Honduras.. Cha Jul 2016 #85
I like this!! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2016 #12
Hey Aloha, Blanche.. great to see you! There's more.. Cha Jul 2016 #99
Hi Cha!!! Thanks!! BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2016 #160
And, now today with Tim speaking in Miami.. he's blowing everyone AWAY! Cha Jul 2016 #165
Thanks Cha Andy823 Jul 2016 #13
Hispanic Outreach: @HillaryClinton has Spanish-speaking do-gooder who was a missionary in Honduras; Cha Jul 2016 #108
K & R wysi Jul 2016 #15
Turns out there's a lot more to Tim Kaine than keeping Virginia Blue, wysi.. Cha Jul 2016 #157
No. 6.... Stellar Jul 2016 #16
Mahalo, Stellar! I just added it to the OP with a Cha Jul 2016 #25
At least he will be a great help to her, in Florida. Stellar Jul 2016 #39
That's right I forgot he spoke Spanish.. very good in his Southern Accent! Cha Jul 2016 #43
en cualquier momento Stellar Jul 2016 #49
Muchas Gracias! Cha Jul 2016 #76
Tim Kaine and his wife have been going to the same church for 30 years. IrishEyes Jul 2016 #93
Yes, I read that.. thank you for pointing it out, Irisheyes! Cha Jul 2016 #96
I heard some republican complaining. IrishEyes Jul 2016 #161
And, sending their kids to a predominently black school.. Cha Jul 2016 #164
Sure, he wins us battleground Virginia and the election ... Basic LA Jul 2016 #19
Well, if he isn't then I'm OUT! tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #79
Well you know... LenaBaby61 Jul 2016 #91
No, not Joy...she has been the voice of reason on MSNBC tallahasseedem Jul 2016 #92
She... LenaBaby61 Jul 2016 #94
It doesn't sound like Joy knows that much about Tim Kaine.. I know I didn't before today.. Cha Jul 2016 #109
Amen, Lena...you said it all right here: Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #138
K&R! Lisa D Jul 2016 #20
Mahalo, LisaD! And, another thing about Tim Kaine... Cha Jul 2016 #130
The more I learn about Kaine, the more I like him. Lisa D Jul 2016 #133
There's a lot of us in that same boat today.. Cha Jul 2016 #134
K&R. quickesst Jul 2016 #21
Concur. I see the same thing on websites/commentary DinahMoeHum Jul 2016 #118
I think Tim Kaine's popularity.... quickesst Jul 2016 #120
I'm really excited about Sen Kaine as our VP nominee.. I've been finding Cha Jul 2016 #159
Right back at ya Cha!! quickesst Jul 2016 #163
Hey, quickesst! I've been reading so many tweets like this.. we weren't the only ones.. Cha Jul 2016 #177
Cha quickesst Jul 2016 #181
Love your Graphic! Cha Jul 2016 #182
Beats this.... quickesst Jul 2016 #194
That's literally their worth.. only I wouldn't have it in my home. Cha Jul 2016 #195
anti-gun control logic... quickesst Jul 2016 #196
Such a sick upside down world to allow this to happen.. all because Cha Jul 2016 #200
K&R! DemonGoddess Jul 2016 #22
Me too, DemonGoddess! Did you know this?.. Cha Jul 2016 #135
He has a nice face. yardwork Jul 2016 #24
Yes, and then this.. Cha Jul 2016 #166
Dig it. byronius Jul 2016 #27
More to dig, byronius.. Cha Jul 2016 #205
Thanks, Cha. The voice of reason. oasis Jul 2016 #29
he is no more for wall street captainarizona Jul 2016 #30
Hillary and Tim Kaine are for the People.. we're fortunate to have them and Cha Jul 2016 #204
Kick eom MohRokTah Jul 2016 #31
Mahalo, Moh~ Cha Jul 2016 #206
Awesome! Thanks Cha! I understand that Obama also liked his for VP in 208! Her Sister Jul 2016 #35
I'm liking it! nolabear Jul 2016 #37
Have you warmed yet? Cha Jul 2016 #208
He does appear to have strongly supported the TPP and Fracking. Not sure that's a good thing. Ford_Prefect Jul 2016 #40
He has an A rating from the NEA as a supporter of public education radical noodle Jul 2016 #41
Interesting guy! treestar Jul 2016 #42
Thank You Cha!!! Peacetrain Jul 2016 #45
Not my first choice either,,,, but Cryptoad Jul 2016 #46
Tim Kaine was fighting housing discrimination as a civil rights lawyer in VA while Trump Joe the Revelator Jul 2016 #48
Kaine was the person who showed NRA could be beaten--even in its home state. Has had an F-rating Cha Jul 2016 #116
Yes! We have video! - great local report you should see underpants Jul 2016 #51
Thanks for sharing lillypaddle Jul 2016 #112
"Tim's not exactly the whitest guy around.. " Cha Jul 2016 #190
My mother-in-law wants the ticket flipped. "I knew you guys like Tim Kaine but I had NO IDEA... underpants Jul 2016 #198
That was a great local vid.. really gave a sense of Cha Jul 2016 #199
Thanks Cha still_one Jul 2016 #52
Mahalo to you, stillone~ Tim Kaine.. Cha Jul 2016 #178
No Brainer liberal N proud Jul 2016 #54
I was hoping it would be Kaine. ucrdem Jul 2016 #58
You knew more about him than I did.. all I know about TK is what I'm learning right Now! Cha Jul 2016 #59
Gotta hand it to her, she built a better Biden ucrdem Jul 2016 #62
President Obama Cha Jul 2016 #67
It's a good match. ucrdem Jul 2016 #81
I've learned today that Senator Tim Kaine.. Cha Jul 2016 #83
Wow. Small world isn't it? ucrdem Jul 2016 #86
Yes.. El Dorado, Kansas.. what are the odds!? Cha Jul 2016 #87
A part of me was hoping for Amy Klobuchar,... MarianJack Jul 2016 #60
Here's a brief video about Kaine lovemydog Jul 2016 #102
Thanks, lovemydog! MarianJack Jul 2016 #105
I'm warming to him. Starry Messenger Jul 2016 #63
I was actually bummed when Cha Jul 2016 #70
Thanks for This lib87 Jul 2016 #66
I'm learning more about him right on this thread.. I knew nothing before now.. the more I Cha Jul 2016 #69
I'm interested in his service in Honduras... Skid Rogue Jul 2016 #68
Looking good! UtahLib Jul 2016 #71
More on Senator Kaine, Utah.. Cha Jul 2016 #75
K&R NEDem Jul 2016 #72
Except for #1 awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #74
Hey Aloha, awoke~ More on #1.. Cha Jul 2016 #101
Thanks awoke_in_2003 Jul 2016 #103
I know exactly what you mean! Cha Jul 2016 #104
Kick Love Ya Cha rbrnmw Jul 2016 #89
Love you, Renee~ Tweet post Sen Tim Kaine's speech... Cha Jul 2016 #168
Thank you Cha! lovemydog Jul 2016 #100
K&R! stonecutter357 Jul 2016 #107
Thanks for posting, Cha lillypaddle Jul 2016 #111
Thanks for the outstanding OP. Cha BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #113
VP Biden on Hillary's Choice.. "Kaine 'will be a strong partner' for Clinton" Cha Jul 2016 #115
Has anyone asked him about the situation exboyfil Jul 2016 #114
Hopefully Coolest Ranger Jul 2016 #121
I love to hear him give a speech in fluent Spanish.... Walk away Jul 2016 #122
Fun fact: Tim Kaine has been considered for every Democratic ticket since Carter in '76. Her Sister Jul 2016 #128
He is a VERY good guy! MoonRiver Jul 2016 #129
Yes! Check this out, MoonRiver! Cha Jul 2016 #132
Another great compilation, Cha! Well done...He's a good'un. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #136
Tim Kaine's not "safe" either.. he's courageous.. Cha Jul 2016 #139
You and I both know that the "CONCERN COHORT" would find some Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #140
Absolutely, Irrevocably! Cha Jul 2016 #141
I am totally fine with Tim Kaine kwolf68 Jul 2016 #137
Is that typical for kids of public officials to need AllyCat Jul 2016 #144
Mahalo, Cha! spooky3 Jul 2016 #146
And Anne Holton is very accomplished -- may even be spooky3 Jul 2016 #147
i love them.. got to know them fast last night and today, spooky! Cha Jul 2016 #148
How are you, honey? Good weekend planned? spooky3 Jul 2016 #149
Just the usual Hawaiian vacation. Cha Jul 2016 #150
Lucky you! We are staying in air conditioning to spooky3 Jul 2016 #151
Are you in Cha Jul 2016 #152
Yes, NoVA, just outside of DC. spooky3 Jul 2016 #153
I've been to Virginia.. Loved it! Cha Jul 2016 #155
I love it too--hope you can visit again. spooky3 Jul 2016 #156
I doubt I ever get Cha Jul 2016 #158
I wanted Warren badly to the end but.. jcgoldie Jul 2016 #154
President Obama got an amazing amount of Progress done in his first Cha Jul 2016 #202
Watching/listening to both of them now - I'm crying. calimary Jul 2016 #162
K & R Scurrilous Jul 2016 #167
Great info on Kaine, Cha! How anyone can not like him is beyond me. AgadorSparticus Jul 2016 #179
They didn't know him.. just like I didn't.. Now that they know him.. Cha Jul 2016 #180
Here's a few reasons adigal Jul 2016 #193
K&R! Thanks for this info, Cha. He looks like a really solid choice. R B Garr Jul 2016 #183
Senator Tim Kaine is an excellent choice for Hillary, RB Garr~ Cha Jul 2016 #184
K & R SunSeeker Jul 2016 #189
Now we have two very good reasons to get the vote out sigpooie Jul 2016 #197
:-) Love & Kindness! Her Sister Jul 2016 #201
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