The vp spot on the democratic card is now filled. Earlier this evening, presumptive president ial nominee Hillary Clinton announcing that she has tapped virginia senator tim kaine as her running mate. Good evening and thank you for joining us for this you decide special im dawn timmeney. Im chris oconnell. Many people believe clinton as big announcement would come today and no one new exactly when. A little after 8 00 oclock night clinton reveal her choice for vicepresident via social media and Text Messages to her supporters. She tweeted, im thrilled to announce my running mate tim kaine a man who is devoted his life to fighting for others. Other potential vp picks that had been rumored were agriculture secretary tom vilsack, massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren and new jersey senator corey booker. Who exactly is senator tim kaine . 58yearold democrat previously served four years as governor of virginia battleground state. He was elected to the us senate in 2012. Kaine graduated wit
Elizabeth warren and new jersey senator corey booker. Who exactly is senator tim kaine . 58yearold democrat previously served four years as governor of virginia battleground state. He was elected to the us senate in 2012. Kaine graduated with law degree from Harvard University where he met his wife of 31 years a inform n holton she serves as virginias education secretary. They have three children together. Kaine is catholic and he speaks fluent spanish. Now, where does kaine stand on the issues . The senator is a gun owner and has backed broad background checks and restrictions on the types of weapons and ammo that can be sold. Kaine supports comprehensive Immigration Reform and is an advocate for free trade. He has said he personally opposes abortion but supports abortion rights. He also personally opposes the Death Penalty and the senator has been a big supporter of extending marital rights to same sex cubs. Already, the Republican National Committee Chairman is responded to clintons