Posts with the tag tim kaine

The Obama Rally at Manassas, VA (Photos)

Dread O'Knight — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:01:15 EST

It's very possible that many of you attended Obama's historic rally at Manassas, VA on November, 3 2008. This was historic for many reasons, but mostly because Virginians helped put Obama over the top and volunteers, like us from MD, succeeded in our volunteer efforts towards turning our closest neighbor into a BLUE State!! :)

I hope that you enjoy some photos in this slideshow that I'd like to share with you on this historic event. :)

OBAMA Rally - 100,000 at Manassas VA (Nov. 3, 2008)

Gov. Tim Kaine Tells DPVA Path To Victory 2008 - WIN VIRGINIA!

Shawn O'Donnell — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:48:48 EDT

Click here to read and watch - Gov. Tim Kaine Tells DPVA Path To Victory 2008 - WIN VIRGINIA!

Daily Show Republican Doublespeak

Lake Obama - MN State Delegate — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:23:50 EDT

http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/index.jhtml?episodeId=184082

A little more than 9 minutes into this show is a piece on Karl Rove and 'Papabear' O'Reilly, as well as three others. First Rove talks about how qualified Palin is via talking points because she is the governor of Alaska. Of course, the Daily Show then shows a clip from a few months ago when Rove eviscerated Virginia Governor Tim Kaine by saying his choice as VP would be proof that Democrats are "not concerned first and foremost with if this person is capable of being president of the United States" because he's been the governor of a state for only 3 years and former mayor of just the 105th largest city in the USA, a city that's smaller than Henderson, NV (and he named a bunch of other cities).

In contrast, Sarah Palin is the former mayor of a town smaller than many high schools and governor for less than two years of the least populated state in the union, with the next least populated state, Wyoming, having more than 4 times the population of Alaska.

Next up is 'Papabear' O'Reilly, explaining how teenage pregnancy is "a personal, private family matter" and nothing that should be judged "as long as the family supports the decision," and he hopes things calm down because this isn't something the public should be sticking their nose into. Then, in contrast, is a clip of O'Reilly ripping up the Spears family. "Here the blame falls primarily on the parents of the girl who obviously have little control over her." This is accompanied by a photo of the Spears parents with the word "PINHEADS" emblazoned below it.

Sarah Palin has dragged her pregnant daughter onto the campaign trail and placed her front and center in every photo op. But the press is not supposed to comment on the fact (that the Republicans themselves ANNOUNCED) that their abstinence-touting candidate has a teenage daughter who is 5 months pregnant? Do I personally care that this girl is pregnant? No. It's not my business, and it should be a family matter...that was kept in Alaska vs. paraded across the national stage. Gee, the word "Pinheads" springs to mind once more.

Next up are Sean Hannity and Dick Morris, talking about the 'sexist' way the media is treating Sarah Palin because of the baby issue. And, yes, they then show Dick Morris ripping up Hillary Clinton for complaining that media coverage was sexist and asking what's going to happen when the boys in the Middle East get tough, etc., and how "This is always what Hillary does when she comes under fire; she retreats behind the apron strings."

And then last is McCain Sr. Policy Advisor Nancy Pfotenhauer in a clip from last November warning Hillary not to play the sexist victim card because that's just not what we want in a president. Yep, then she goes on to whine about how Palin has been victimized because she's a woman, and how it's the most outrageous double standard she's ever seen.

Republicans, you can't have it both ways. I really wish these side-by-side clips could be shown to every voter in the US to prove how the Republicans are trying to manipulate the media to take the focus off the real issues with their exceedingly weak VP choice, how she is just more of the McSame. These clips would make a wonderful political ad. Please. Get it out there!

To me, it seems clear their choice was to round up the Hillary supporters. Do they really think the Hillary supporters will vote for McCain/Palin, simply because he chose a woman running mate? This is a woman so far from Hillary Clinton's ideals and values that I can't believe anyone in their right mind would think that strategy would work.

President Bush also said that the Hanoi Hilton could not break McCain and the "angry left" will not break McCain, either. How dare my president call (at least) half of the US population the "angry left." How foolish of the Republicans to focus on the whiner card when the issues I want to hear about are the economy, the war, and the energy crisis. This is all the proof I need that they are so far out of touch that they have no idea that the general population is mad as hell at their "make the rich richer, and good luck to everyone else" plan, and we're not going to take it anymore.

The Republicans are master panderers. I cringe when I think about how many average Americans are going to buy into their skillfully crafted marketing machine. If John McCain is elected, he will be our oldest president, ever. The last time this happened, Regan began to show signs of Alzheimers before he even left office. There is a better than average chance that 4-time cancer survivor McCain will die in office. I could have lived with McCain as president, but I shudder at the thought of a far-right former mayor of a town with a population of less than 10,000 being in charge of our country.

We cannot let this happen.

Day four – Gettin’ Fired Up and Ready to GO with Tim and Terry

Steve Cochran — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:17:11 EDT

What a way to start your day! No, I don’t mean the Eggs Benedict and French Toast we were treated to at breakfast. I mean by the speakers at our Wednesday morning delegation breakfast.

The featured guest for the morning was Governor Kaine. His Mom and Dad were in from Kansas for the convention and they came along with Anne to dine with us.

They say you can tell how people truly feel about political candidates based on what they say about them and how enthusiastically they say it. I’m that way about Tim, as any of you who have heard me introduce him or talk about him can attest. It’s easy to be excited and you don’t have to worry about what you’re going to say. Well, our governor feels the same way about Barack Obama.

It showed Wednesday morning. Tim was “Fired Up and Ready to Go”, and he proceeded to wake us all up in rapid fashion. He began by ticking off the progress of the Democratic Party in Virginia over the last several years and then shared his recipe for success for the party.

1 - Solve problems – citing the example of the Democrats in the General Assembly

2 - Stick together – don’t fall victim to infighting and present a unified front

His focus then turned to 2008. The Governor chided John McCain for not knowing how many houses he owns and for admitting that he doesn’t know much about the economy. He blasted the Republicans for calling Obama an “elitist” when his mother had to resort to food stamps to care for her family after Barack’s father abandoned them. He spoke about Michelle’s humble roots, growing up on the South Side of Chicago. Tim was in prime form!

In case any of you are saying to yourselves, “Gee, I wish I could have heard him”, I videoed the breakfast and plan to show it at our September MCDC meeting. Join us!

But, I promised you Tim and Terry. We were also treated to remarks from former DNC Chair Terry McAuliffe. Terry, as you may know is good friends with the Clinton’s, and does a darned good imitation of Bill. Put Terry in front of a group of Democrats and the results are hilarious. (Have I hooked you yet? September 18th, 7pm)

After breakfast, Terry sat and autographed copies of his book “What a Party!” that he had given to each member of the delegation. Rumor has it he may be thinking about running for Governor in ’09. In my opinion, he hasn’t paid his dues in Virginia, even though he has been very active on the national scene. None the less, he’s a very engaging and entertaining guy.

This was the only day we had a planned luncheon. Other days, we were on our own after breakfast. Today, we would hear from Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts. Governor Patrick is only the second African American ever elected to lead a state. Our own Governor Doug Wilder was first, and he was on hand to introduce Patrick.

After lunch, there was only a little time to work on my blog and then it was off to the convention. People who attend national conventions tend to do things differently, based on their interests and level of commitment. For example, my new friend Terry Frye from Bristol made it a point to attend every energy related forum and roundtable he could fit in to the schedule. I decided to make every effort possible to include my friends back home via blogging and to attend as much of the gavel to gavel convention proceedings as practical.

Wednesday night at the convention, we were going to hear from Joe Biden, our Vice Presidential nominee. But first, it was time for the second speech from the Clinton camp. Tonight, the world would be watching and listening to see how enthusiastically former President Bill Clinton would endorse Barack Obama. Anyone who saw the speech will attest to the fact that he didn’t disappoint us in any way. Not only was Bill vintage Bill, but he also unequivocally verbalized his support for the Obama-Biden ticket. The crowd responded with a rousing, enduring ovation.

Joe Biden’s son Beau, Attorney General of Delaware drew the task of introducing his Dad. It was a very emotional time, for Beau is preparing to return to active duty and ship out for the Middle East. The emotions were cranked up a notch as Beau related the story of how he and his brother were involved in a car accident with their Mother while their Dad was in D.C. preparing to take the oath of office after being elected to the Senate at the age of 29. His Mother was killed in the crash and his Dad debated whether or not he could take on the job of raising two boys while accepting the responsibility granted him by the citizens of Delaware in electing him to the Senate. When Beau finished, there was not a dry eye in the house.

Of course, Joe Biden showed us right away why Barack Obama picked him to be his Vice President. With decades of experience in the Senate and a natural way of connecting to people, Biden is the consummate statesman. He didn’t take long to cut to the chase and blast the Bush-McCain doctrine. Of course, we didn’t know it then, but now we know Joe will be up against Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in the Vice Presidential debates. I’m sure they call the Governor Sarah Barracuda for a good reason, but my prediction is that Biden will chew her up and spit her out in little bitty pieces! He is without a doubt qualified to be Vice President and stand a heartbeat away from the top job.

Next – All But Over, The Last Day

Karl Rove, "Prescient" As Always

jgabriel — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:39:29 EDT

What goes around comes around, Karl Rove:

"I think [Obama's] going to make an intensely political choice, not a governing choice," Rove said. "He's going to view this through the prism of a candidate, not through the prism of president; that is to say, he's going to pick somebody that he thinks will on the margin help him in a state like Indiana or Missouri or Virginia. He's not going to be thinking big and broad about the responsibilities of president."
Rove singled out Virginia governor Tim Kaine, also a Face The Nation guest, as an example of such a pick.

"With all due respect again to Governor Kaine, he's been a governor for three years, he's been able but undistinguished," Rove said. "I don't think people could really name a big, important thing that he's done. He was mayor of the 105th largest city in America."

Presumably this still holds true? (For comparison, Palin was mayor of a town that is not one of the ten largest in Alaska.)

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/archives/211583.php

Day Two – The convention begins

Steve Cochran — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:05:39 EDT

After a late night, it was an early morning. Credentialing began at 7:30am; the Virginia delegation breakfast at 8:30. Hint - if you ever go to a national convention, don’t miss the delegation breakfast or you won’t know what’s going on.

Our guest speaker at breakfast was soon-to-be Senator Mark Warner. Mark stressed to the crowd the importance of electing Barack Obama President while at the same time emphasizing his desire to work with other “Radical Centrists” as he puts it, to facilitate change in Washington. He emphasized the personal importance of his election citing his decision to drop out of the presidential race and his recent injury playing basketball (which landed him in UVA Hospital) as proof that he is slowly but surely eliminating other career opportunities and really needs the job.

Back in my room after breakfast, I worked on my blog entry. I have found it’s fun to gather my thoughts, refresh my memory and share with my friends back home. (It also would make me happy to see some comments – hint, hint).

After lunch with some friends and a brief exploration of the area around our delegation hotel, it was time to board the bus to the Pepsi Center and the opening session. The first impression that hits you as you get on the bus – there’s a police officer on every bus. I suspect that made an immediate impact on me because I had seen dozens of officers in riot gear in my short walk downtown. Scary, but somehow comforting to know that someone is paying attention.

After a circuitous route to the Pepsi Center, we left the buses to pass through security. There is a portable security checkpoint under a big tent where everyone has to pass to get in to the center. TSA agents checked us all out and made sure we were “clean.” We didn’t have to remove our shoes, but otherwise, it was a lot like going through an airport.

In the center we got to see just how important Virginia is to Barack Obama. Our delegation is on the floor, dead center, right behind Illinois! Elizabeth Chitwood, Rex McCarty and I staked out our seats on the center aisle, eleven rows from the podium. Elizabeth kept repeating over and over throughout the evening “This is crazy. This is crazy.” And she was right, the convention hall was a riot of enthusiasm and energy.

Our delegation is also sandwiched between Katie Couric and Richard Gregory, for all you news junkies. Wolf Blitzer is just on the other side of Katie. Joe Scarboro walked through the floor and posed for pictures with delegates. What a scene! It made me miss Tim Russert though.

I was also lucky to be seated directly in front of Governor Kaine’s parents and Ann and the kids. I had met Mr. Kaine when Tim was running, but never his mother. I told them how much Victoria and I think of Tim, not only as Governor, but also as a tremendous human being. I shared with them that in all my 35 years in politics, I had never known anyone who I held in such high regard. They were truly pleased, especially when I told them their son is a statesman, not a politician.

It was women’s night and family night at the convention. We heard from Barack’s brother in law and sister. Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill’s children introduced her – and encouraged everyone (especially from their generation) to text in to the campaign to get the latest news from the campaign.

Caroline Kennedy introduced a tribute to Uncle Teddy, who gave a barn burner of a speech, giving us all inspiration to follow his example and do whatever it takes to elect Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The big screens showed Senator Biden in the crowd several times during the speech and each time, the convention center erupted in cheers and applause!

Jimmy Carter appeared in a community service video and then he and Rosalyn took a quick tour around the stage. That was it. No speech, no stopping. It looked like one of those Swiss clocks where the little figures come out from the back and circle around the base of the clock only to disappear back into the other side as the clock chimes on the hour. Undoubtedly the strangest thing I’ve ever seen at a political convention.

But the main event of the evening was Michelle. What a beautiful, passionate, woman! She told us a lot about the man who will be our next President. She had the audience spellbound as she told about their first dates and how he drove the car home from the hospital when their first daughter was born at a snail’s pace, wanting to do everything possible to protect his new family and insure his daughter has a bright future. She is going to be an incredible First Lady!

After we adjourned, it was back on the bus and back through all the temporary barricades and riot police encircling the Pepsi Center. I heard yesterday that $40 million had been spent on security. The evidence is everywhere!

Back at the hotel, I dropped off my “stuff” and prepared to go to Governor Kaine’s party. Like all good Democratic Chairs, I know that campaign materials are hard to come by – especially in Southwest Virginia. So, I dutifully carried an arm full of rally signs from the hall to take back home for our HQ.

Then, it was off to Marlowe’s Restaurant where Moving Virginia Forward, Governor Kaine’s PAC, was hosting a late night party for our delegation. There was a live band, and of course, Tim whipped out his harmonica and joined them for a song. Folks, if you don’t realize it, we have THE coolest Governor in all fifty states! He brought the house down with his bluesy solo!

And since I wrote something for the news junkies, it’s time for something for the sports fans out there. Shortly after the Governor descended from the stage, a buzz went through the crowd. I looked toward the door, and there he was, easily recognizable because he was the biggest, tallest guy in the place – Charles Barkley. He was passing by, heard the music and decided to stop in. He and the Governor exchanged greetings and posed for pictures for the rest of the evening. What a Party! Thanks Governor!!

Next up – Cousin Jim at his best

America's Next Top Candidate

J.W. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:03:39 EDT

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 America's Next Top Candidate
So by many accounts, we are anywhere from a few days to a just few hours away from finding out who Barack Obama’s running mate will be. We’ve been hearing so many names over the past several weeks, including those of Senator Joe Biden from Delaware, Kathy Sibilius from Kansas, John Kerry, our 2004 Presidential nominee, Al Gore, our nominee in 2000, and even Barack’s former (and sometimes current) rival Hillary Clinton. But my money is still on Evan Bayh from Indiana. Yes, I know the prediction that I shared with you a few weeks ago from the Huffington Post’s Bil Browning was wrong, but I still think Evan Bayh has a good shot. He’s young, he’s popular in the Midwest, he has some foreign policy experience, and he’s from a swing state that could go in Obama’s favor if he is on the ticket. For those reasons, he’s still my frontrunner.

My second choice would be Joe Biden, for the simple fact that he’s a good attack dog. Joe Biden doesn’t back down from anyone, and has the foreign policy experience to go up against McCain. (Note: Biden was the last person to meet with Barack before his week-long vacation in Hawaii last week and is currently meeting with Georgian President about the Russian-Georgian conflict).

Governor Tim Kaine of Virginia is, by most accounts, the third candidate in the running, but I don’t see him bringing much to the ticket, other than the ability to pull Virginia for the ticket on November. That has a good chance of happening anyway with Kaine and Senator Jim Webb being strong supporters of Barack already.

So, expect to hear who the next VP will be in the next couple days, and expect it to be either Bayh or Biden. I hope is that it’s Bayh, but I definitely wouldn’t be mad if it’s Biden.

Peace,
J.W.

Obama: If not Hillary for VP, Pick Joe Biden!

Peter — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:50:16 EDT

Obama mentioned to press that the VP decision will come out this week. He has told them that he is focusing on three candidates, Evan Bayh, Tim Kaine and Joe Biden. Now, to me, as a progressive, that is not good news. We are looking at the need to consolidate all Democrats, including the white, older, female voters that are instrumental and are holding out right now. I know Obama likes the ex-civil rights attorney/ex-missionary Virginia governor Tim Kaine (which is a wonderful background) and thinking seriously about ex-Indiana governor centrist Evan Bayh- but he must understand, if Obama is going to bring all Democrats together without Hillary, pick Sen. Joe Biden.

Joe Biden is a straight-shooting, tough-talking, experienced man who has appeal with the white, blue-collar independents that are resistant to the Illinois senator and ex-community organizer. Biden can challenge McBush on his monopoly on the national security issue with his foreign policy credentials. Biden can also drive through the true message of McBush's intent on keeping us stuck in Iraq for years and expose how McSame is Bush's 3rd term. He would also have a commanding voice to push back strongly against the Rethugican smear machine when it reaches its most aggressive and most atrocious closer to November. Biden is very passionate-sounding, which can help motivate progressives to go out and get those voters to the polls and get new people registered. I also believe that Joe Biden would support the emotional passion of the message of hope and change. Obama better consider this very thoroughly, he cannot risk throwing in a lukewarm candidate like Evah Bayh, who does not support his message, or Tim Kaine, that does not have the power to motivate the progressive base or drive independents into the 'change' column. I hope Obama takes these next few days to consider his options more carefully, especially if those options don't include a Hillary or a Clinton in them. Please, I hope he understands this: Don't pick Bayh, pick Bi-den.

Caroline for Veep

Ben Goodman, Students for Barack Obama — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:49:10 EDT

Here's my latest Huffington Post article on the race, posted on Wednesday, August 13:

I don't imagine that Senator Barack Obama's veep vetting team is paying much attention to what I have to say, but I want to make the case for who I think the Land of Lincolner should pick for his running mate.

Since Obama became my party's presumptive nominee on June 3, names like Joe Biden, Tim Kaine, Evan Bayh, and Kathleen Sebelius have dominated the headlines. Jim Webb and Mark Warner took themselves out of consideration earlier this summer, and there's been speculation this week that Hillary Clinton has been asked to deliver the keynote speech at Tuesday night's convention, which pundits say rules out any chance that the junior New York Senator might speak as a Vice Presidential candidate in Denver (never mind that Tuesday, except in 2004, has traditionally been the Vice Presidential nominee's night anyway, which the talking heads seem to overlook).

Does Kaine make sense on the Obama ticket?

Chris Graham — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:27:34 EDT

Analysis by Chris Graham
freepress2@ntelos.net

The talk about Tim Kaine being on Barack Obama’s VP short list is no accident. Just look at the timing. That’s what has Christopher Newport University political-science professor Quentin Kidd thinking there’s more to the firestorm of coverage on this short-list news than maybe meets the eye.

“There are two reasons you pick a vice-presidential candidate. One is to correct a weakness, and the other is to strengthen a perceived strength,” Kidd told me this morning. “I would imagine that if Tim Kaine is picked, it’s because Barack Obama is pursuing a strengthen-my-strengths route as opposed to a cover-my-weaknesses path. Barack Obama represents a new, fresh, not-of-Washington perspective, and if Obama is going to push that message, if he feels confident enough to go forward with that message, Tim Kaine strengthens that message.”

University of Mary Washington political-science professor Stephen Farnsworth agrees with Kidd on the point about the timing of what appears to be a generated media speculation on an Obama-Kaine alliance. We wouldn’t be having this discussion if the Obama team hadn’t made a key internal decision.

“The timing of this is interesting coming on the heels of his trip last week,” Farnsworth said, referring to Obama’s trip to the Middle East and Europe that gave him a substantial if brief boost in the national polls, and seemed to answer the question that had been vexing the Yes, We Can! effort regarding his national-security bona fides. To be floating Kaine’s name out into the mainstream media for discussion is a likely indicator that the Obama inner circle feels that it won’t have to shore up the national-security flank by selecting, say, Sam Nunn or Bill Richardson or Joe Biden as a running mate.

“With Tim Kaine, we’re talking about somebody who really represents what Obama is saying in terms of a break from the Washington politics of the past. This is someone who has been mayor, lieutenant governor and governor, and has been very connected to hands-on issues in local and state governments. That is a big advantage, it seems to me,” Farnsworth said.

Which isn’t to say that there aren’t critics of a Kaine selection out there. I’ve seen and heard comments from Republican friends in the past couple of days that indicate that they think the John McCain campaign could try to spin the Washington-outsider approach of Obama to heighten the focus on the Washington inexperience of Obama, who has served in the United States Senate for three and a half years after serving in the Illinois state legislature for eight years, and Kaine, who has held state office in Virginia for six years after eight years on Richmond City Council.

And then there are the questions that could be raised by Democrats themselves about Kaine’s low profile outside of Virginia, where recent public-opinion polls at least have been registering his popularity as being on a par with the wildly popular former governor and ‘08 U.S. Senate candidate Mark Warner.

“Kaine isn’t a national figure. He’s known in Virginia, but not really anywhere else. I would say that he lacks the national identity that a lot of vice-presidential candidates have had in the past,” Farnsworth said. Kidd counters, though, by pointing out that being a relative unknown isn’t necessarily an automatic negative in this instance. “There are two sides to being relatively unknown. One side is voters saying, Well, we don’t know anything about him, how could he pick somebody like that? The other side to that is, Boy, we don’t know about him, I’m really interested, I’m really curious, and things that I’m reading today are interesting, and I want to know more,” Kidd said.

In that context, then, one could consider Kaine an open tableau waiting for his closeup on the national stage. And you have to assume that he’s being viewed favorably by Virginia voters for a reason, right?

“I can’t think of anything negative that people could say about Tim Kaine,” Kidd said. “He’s a middle-class kid who is smart, he’s a religious person, committed several years of his life to missionary work, has a strong social-consciousness streak, has not been caught up, as far as I know, in any big scandals. So by picking somebody like Tim Kaine, Barack Obama might also have the opportunity to introduce Tim Kaine to the nation in a way that’s very positive and in a way that reinforces the Obama message, which is change, which is optimism.”

Bottom line - Farnsworth sees Obama going in one of two directions, neither involving Kaine. Farnsworth thinks the favorites for the second spot on the Obama ticket are Delaware Sen. Joe Biden, who would bone up the ticket’s foreign-policy credentials, or Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, a friend of Obama nomination rival Hillary Clinton who could play a key role in vote-rich Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Kidd is there with me in thinking that a Kaine selection seems to be making the most sense right now.

“Several months ago, I would have said that of the three names that we kept hearing about from Virginia - Jim Webb, Mark Warner and Tim Kaine - that Tim Kaine was probably third on that list. But I’ve had a conversion here. The more I think about Tim Kaine, the more I realize that Tim Kaine is a really good pick for Barack Obama,” Kidd said.

TIM KAINE DOES NOT REPRESENT THE PEOPLE

David from Roanoke, VA — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:49:48 EDT

VIRGINIA WILL NOT FORGET THAT FIRST TERM TIM KAINE TURNED HIS BACK ON VIRGINIA. IN HIS FIRST TERM HE GENERATED THE LARGEST PROTEST EVER AGAINST A REPRESENTATIVE. EVEN AFTER THAT TIM STILL STOOD BEHIND A TRANSPORTATION (ABUSIVE TRAFFIC LAWS) GOING AGAINST THE PEOPLE THAT HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REPRESENTING. TIM STOOD BEHIND THE LAWS UP UNTIL THE SUPREME COURT DEEMED THE LAWS UNCONSTITUTIONAL. TIM COULDNT REPRESENT VA AND THERE IS NO WAY HE COULD REPRESENT OUR COUNTRY.

Potential Vice Presidential Candidate, Tim Kaine On His Support For Barack Obama for President

Shawn O'Donnell — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:22:19 EDT

http://virginiadem.wordpress.com/2008/07/30/potential-vice-presidential-candidate-tim-kaine-on-his-support-for-barack-obama-for-president/

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine speaking at the Democratic Party of Virginia’s 2008 Convention in Hampton about why he supports Illinois Senator Barack Obama to be the next President of the United States of America

Selection of Vice President

Barbara from Queen Creek, AZ — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:06:39 EDT

I have always been dismayed that the candidate for President is not more transparent about the selection process for his Vice President. Needless to say, this is the second spot on the ticket and the importance of this position goes without saying. It has the look and taste of tabloid gossip and Hollywood intrigue. Guess who Obama has been meeting with? Why should I guess??? The candidate should be forthcoming about the list of contenders and include his loyal followers in a poll or survey to indicate what the general consensus may be about each possible VP.

Tim Kaine in 'Serious' Talks with Obama

jgabriel — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:38:54 EDT

Tim Kaine, the governor of Virginia, is supposedly in 'serious' talks to become Barack Obama's running mate. The other two most serious candidates are Evan Bayh and Joe Biden.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/28/AR2008072802041_2.html

Obama meets with the new Pakistani prime minister today, as well as with House Democrats.

The Virginia Democratic Party Convention

Chris from Charlottesville, VA — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:58:05 EDT

The Virginia Democratic Party Convention was held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Hampton Roads Convention Center. (Post by and Images taken by Chris Williams)

The Politicians

U.S. Senator Jim Webb

Virginia Delegate Dwight Jones

House Minority Leader Ward Armstrong

State Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw

Chairman of Arlington County Board J. Walter Tejada

Congressional Democratic Nominee for Sixth District Sam Rasoul

Congressional Democratic Nominee for Tenth District Judy Feder

Congressional Demo. Nominee for 11th District Gerry Connolly

Governor Tim Kaine

Governor Tim Kaine

Congressional Democratic Nominee for 5th District Tom Perriello

Gubernatorial Candidate Delegate Brian Moran

Gubernatorial State Senator Creigh Deeds

U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner

U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner

U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner

Tim Kaine, Mark Warner and wife, Lisa Collis

U.S. Senate Democratic Nominee and Former Gov. Mark Warner

The Districts and More

Be Not Afraid

N. Julio Barthson - E-Campaign Leader — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:56:37 EDT

Why are some of us losing faith in Barack, panicking and spreading fear among us? What is all this story about Al Gore being needed to come and save us? We have no reason to fear! Barack will win the nomination and he will unite the party for the final victory...

Analysis: The Search for a Vice-Presidential Candidate

Matthew Negrete — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:40:59 EST

INTRODUCTION

This analysis is inspired by the e-mails I have been receiving from the Vice President Speculation Forum and from posts and discussions. Since November, I have been looking for the perfect candidate to be Barack Obama’s running mate, and it is proving difficult. I have set forth what the ideal candidate should possess to adding value to the ticket and the criteria below:

Believes genuinely in changing Washington
Against the Iraq War from the start
Has a number of years experience in high public office
Generally conforms with Senator Obama's positions

Basically, I will explore some of the possible candidates for vice-president (VP) and how some of these candidates could better fulfill cabinet positions, instead. As a note, foreign policy will be used as examples for my arguments, because this is the area of concentration I am most familiar. I welcome anyone who has suggestions based on other areas of concentrations concerning arguing his or her possible VP choices.

Good morning!

Virginia S. — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:50:16 EST

It's so great to wake up and read the articles in the various online papers. Isn't the internet wonderful?

I loved this article about Obama's relationship with Latinos. Especially the quote about his Vice President: "I want a candidate and a vice president that is reflective of the country". Bill Richardson???? I want his endorsement!

Okay, this one speculates that Al Gore is going to endorse Barack!!!! Whooo! That would be great. Come on in Al, join the band wagon, have some Kool Aid. :)

Final Thought On Iowa Caucuses

Shawn O'Donnell — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:29:33 EST

1) How Big a Win was Iowa for Obama? The entire Obama campaign had a big night and since then the spin from the John Edwards and Hillary Rodham Clinton camps have done little to dampen the magnitude of the outcome. The results clearly meant top Democrats in the race will continue on to at least to Feb. 5, when nearly two dozen states will hold contests. I believe the race will go well beyond that for Barack Obama, and Virginia’s February 12th primary will be important for our eventual nominee. 2) How Big Will the Iowa Bounce Be? With the shortened time between Iowa’s caucuses and New Hampshire’s primary, the bounce is huge. The bounce usually shows up a couple of days after Iowa and then begins to dissipate but Obama’s victory over Clinton and Edwards dominated the news.3) Obama and First-Time Caucus Participants The final tallies in Iowa showed Barack Obama drew the most newcomers by a wide margin. Only once in my lifetime have I seen so many younger voters and those without or very little hope gravitate to a Presidential candidate in the numbers and willingness to join up and make a historic change. That person was Robert Kennedy.4) Who Was the Most Effective Celebrity Surrogate? That award goes to Oprah Winfrey. Her voice for Obama really did help get folks fired up and ready to go. Her appearances, along with Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and a variety of other folks, were done at just the right time to maximize their impact on the final drive forward to victory. 5) What about the Women’s Vote? The results seemed to show that the women who caucused for Hillary Rodham Clinton were the dependable and loyal old guard. Part of Barack Obama’s victory was made up of support from the next generation of women activists and leaders. They helped provide the 8% margin of victory.

Grassroots Movement Report

Shawn O'Donnell — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:35:02 EST

Obama for America campaign manager, David Plouffe "put together some numbers this week that show the strength of what this movement has created in the first four states and beyond" as follows:

Iowa: January 3rd -- We have more field offices (37), more field staffers (over 200), and more volunteers than any other campaign. According to the final Des Moines Register poll before the caucuses, the strength of our lead comes from "a dramatic influx of first-time caucusgoers, including a sizable bloc of political independents."
New Hampshire: January 8th -- The largest field operation in the state has made nearly 1.6 million phone calls and knocked on 330,000 doors. Our campaign has been endorsed by both Democratic US Representatives, Paul Hodes and Carol Shea-Porter, and the latest Boston Globe/University of New Hampshire poll puts us in the lead.
Nevada: January 19th -- We have the biggest organization with 11 field offices and more than 50 staff; we're gaining strength every day.
South Carolina: January 26th -- Former Democratic chairman Donald Fowler praised our 55 staff members in 11 offices for running "the most methodical voter-canvassing project I have ever seen in South Carolina."
22 other states: February 5th -- We have 32 offices open in 17 states, including states like Alaska, Utah, and Alabama where we're the only campaign up and running with a serious organization.

Let me add: Virginia: February 12th -- We have a strong volunteer network of supporters in place and working in every area of the commonwealth. Volunteers for Obama in Virginia made certain we were the first campaign of either party to submit petitions to be on the ballot to the State Board of Elections and submitted more petiton signatures than any other candidate. An impressive list of Virginia Democrats including Gov. Tim Kaine and Congressman Bobby Scott have already made endorsements.

Virginia Governor Kaine in Iowa For Obama

Shawn O'Donnell — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:27:34 EST

"If he were our candidate, we could get the 13 electoral votes in Virginia," Kaine said in Sioux City. "We could put the Virginia votes -- and other state's votes -- in the Democratic column and win this race. Virginia is a red state, but we've got a lot of independents and a lot of moderate Republicans who don't like what the Republican Party is doing."

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politics/blog/2008/01/virginia_gov_tim_kaine_joins_o.html

Timn Kaine visits South Carolina for Barack Obama

Shawn O'Donnell — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 11:32:42 EST

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid353515028/bctid1353518430

Video: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and Gov. Tim Kaine in Columbia

T. Neil Sroka — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:35:02 EST

Yesterday, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-IL) and Gov. Tim Kaine (D - Virginia) spoke together at a press event in Columbia, SC about why they support Barack.

While each message was a little different, both Jackson and Kaine gave phenomenal speeches that you don't want to miss. Check out the highlights in the video below:

Gov. Tim Kaine in SC: "Obama's the Most Electable"

T. Neil Sroka — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:30:42 EST

While a familial connection may have played a small roll in his early endorsement of Barack last February (both of their mothers come from the same small town of Eldorado, KS), Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine joked while he was in South Carolina today, it was really the Senator's ability to heal partisan divisions, pull people together, and win that convinced him.

Barack's ability to talk and find common ground with individuals who might not agree with him most of the time is, Kaine said early today in Columbia, a key skill we need in a President. Kaine explained his point by referring to his own experience as the Governor of a traditionally conservative state:

I'm a proud Democrat, but after election day I govern 100% of Virginians. I have to look for ways to sit around the table, even with folks who don't agree with me or I don't agree with 100%, and we've got to talk. I've got to say, "Here's what I believe..." and the other side has to say "Here's what I believe..." and we have to try and make them match up. America needs that right now. We're as divided as a nation as we've been in my fifty years and we've got to find someone who can pull us together.

Perhaps even more importantly, not only will Barack's ability to listen to the other side without demonizing them allow him to get things done once he's in the White House, as Kaine pointed out at a community meeting in Lancaster, SC later in the day, it is also attracting an unprecedented number of independents and moderate Republicans to his campaign.

knew when I endorsed Obama in February that that [Independents and moderate Republicans] would be excited about his campaign. I had a feeling in my gut that they would be excited and it's proven true... I've had fundraisers for him in Richmond and Charlottesville, rallies all around around Virginia, and I'm amazed who comes. Democrats come, people who don't traditionally get involved in politics -- young people or disenfranchised voters who typically think their vote doesn't matter -- come, and many of my Independent and moderate Republican friends come too. And they're not just out of curiosity; they're coming with excitement.

With the enthusiasm he's seeing the Senator generate amongst Democrats, independents, and moderate Republicans, Kaine says he has little doubt that Barack is both the most electable Presidential candidate in the field and the one most likely to turn Virginia "blue" for the first time since 1964.

Virginia -- as tough state as it is, as Red state as it is -- I've got a great feeling about this, that if he's the nominee, we're going to get electoral votes in the Democratic column. We've gotta change the map electorally to win in November and I've got a really great feeling about Barack being able to do that.

Tim Kaine and Bobby Scott Stumping For Obama

Shawn O'Donnell — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:56:18 EST

This weekend Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) are on the campaign tral in both South Carolina and Iowa in support of our Democratic Presidential Candidate, Barack Obama.

According to The Daily Press newspaper "Scott is spending the next three days on the campaign trail for Obama along with Kaine, who endorsed the presidential hopeful in February. The pair are heading to South Carolina and then to Iowa . Kaine struck a similar chord, stressing Obama's ability to connect with middle-of-the-road and even conservative voters. "In a state like Virginia , it is absolutely critical to win independents ... and appeal to moderate Republicans," Kaine said. "It's that slice of the electorate that is so energized by Barack Obama."

Saturday: Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. & Gov. Tim Kaine in South Carolina

T. Neil Sroka — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:38:46 EST

Saturday is going to be another history making day here in South Carolina as Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. & Gov. Tim Kaine of Virginia hold a series of events throughout the state to talk to South Carolinians and let them know why Barack Obama is the only candidate who can bring about change we can believe in.

Check out all these events and, if you can make it, let us know you're coming:

9:00 AM - Gov. Tim Kain at the Richland/Lexington County Democratic Party Annual Joint Breakfast (Columbia, SC)
12:00 PM - Canvassing with Jesse Jackson Jr. in Sumter
1:30 PM - Press Conference with Gov. Tim Kaine and Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. (Columbia, SC)
4:00 PM - Camden Town Hall with Gov. Tim Kaine
5:45 PM - Lancaster Community Meeting with Gov. Tim Kaine
6:00 PM - Darlington Town Hall Meeting with Jesse Jackson Jr.

Tomorrow is going to be another great day for our movement. I can't wait to catch you at one of these events.

Official Democratic Party of Virginia Poll - Please Vote

Shawn O'Donnell — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:57:04 EST

Dear Friend,

It's official! The Democratic presidential primary campaigns are underway in Virginia!

We have qualified SIX of the Democratic candidates for the February 12 presidential primary ballot here in the Commonwealth. Your choices are:

*Chris Dodd did not file with the State Board of Elections by the December 14, 5:00 pm deadline.*

So now our question is... If the primary election were held today, which of the six Democratic candidates would you vote for? Click here to cast your vote, or visit http://www.vademocrats.org/!

Paid for by the Democratic Party of Virginia.

This email was sent to:
shawn@virginiadem.com

Vote Results as of 9am 12/20 Joe Biden 5% (15 votes) Hillary Rodham Clinton 22% (71 votes) John R. Edwards 25% (79 votes) Dennis J. Kucinich 5% (16 votes) Barack Obama 35% (112 votes) Bill Richardson 7% (23 votes)

Total Votes: 316http://virginiadem.org

Obama Steps Up To Help In VA-01 Special Election

Shawn O'Donnell — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:50:41 EST

Click through to read the story

http://virginiadem.wordpress.com/2007/12/07/barack-obama-steps-up-to-help-in-virginia-1st-special-election/

Barack Obama Says Thanks Virginia!

Shawn O'Donnell — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:30:49 EST

After a rousing speech today at the DNC Fall Meetings, Senator Barack Obama met with Virginia volunteers to personally say thanks to each of them and everyone who helped make him the first presidential candidate to qualify for Virginia's primary ballot.

Want to see more photos? Click here

Obama Virginia Petition Drive Press Clips

Shawn O'Donnell — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:28:56 EST

Press Clips for VA Ballot Announcement Courtesy of Kevin Wolf
Washington Post(Tim Craig) “Obama 1st to Qualify for Va. Ballot”: Supporters of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) said yesterday that he is the first presidential candidate to qualify for the ballot in Virginia's Feb. 12 primary. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine (D) announced in Richmondthat Obama supporters had collected 20,000 signatures, nearly double the number required. Kaine endorsed Obama in February but said he will support whoever wins the nomination. "The Democratic nominee is going to have my help," Kaine said. "But [Obama] is the right person for this time." Among Obama's rivals for the Democratic nomination are Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) and former senator John Edwards of North Carolina. LINK
Associated Press (staff written) “Obama files for Virginia ballot”: Barack Obama became the first presidential candidate to submit petitions qualifying him for a spot on Virginia's primary ballot in February. Obama supporters presented about 20,000 petitions to the State Board of Elections Wednesday morning after a pep talk from Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, who endorsed Obama in February. Virginia's primary on February 12th is likely to be anticlimactic. It falls one week after the Super Tuesday primaries, which are likely to seal the nominations for both parties. Among the delegate-rich states holding their primaries on Feb. 5 are California, Illinois and New York. Kaine campaigned for Obama in Iowa shortly before Thanksgiving and plans to return there late next month. LINK
New York Times—The Caucus (Kate Phillips & Ariel Alexovich) “The Early Word”: … Mr. Obama became the first presidential candidate to register for the Feb. 12 Virginia primary. Virginia Gov. Tim Kainespent last weekend stumping for Mr. Obama on the campaign trail. LINK
RichmondTimes Dispatch (Jeff E. Schapiro) “Kaine: Va.’s presidential past won’t trip M. Warner”: [Gov. Timothy M.] Kaine yesterday provided an assessment of 2008 after announcing that his pick for the presidency, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois, had become the first Democrat to seek a spot in Virginia's Feb. 12 primary. Kaine, the first governor to endorse Obama outside of the senator's home state, said Obama could unite a nation riven by partisanship. "He really wants to bring the country together," said Kaine, for whom Obama campaigned in the closing days of the 2005 gubernatorial race. Kaine said Obama had submitted almost 20,000 signatures to the Virginia Board of Elections. That's nearly twice the required number -- and a possible sign of Obama's grass-roots support as well as Kaine's pulling power. LINK
WDBJ7.com(staff written) “Governor Kaine helps put Obama on Virginia primary ballot”: Could Virginia's governor become our next vice president? Governor Tim Kaine endorsed Senator Barrack Obamain February. If Obama wins the Democratic primary, there's speculation that Governor Kaine could help him turn the increasingly purple Commonwealth blue. When asked about it Wednesday, Kaine said he can think of better choices for the ticket than him. "I've got a four-year job," said Kaine. "I've got one term to be governor of Virginia, and that is my plan... to be here all the way through and do all I can." Kaine says he's trying to get Obama elected because the Illinois senator is the right person for the job, not because Kaine wants something. LINK
WSLS10 (Jay Warren) “Obama Qualifies for Virginia Ballot”: Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama became the first candidate to qualify for Virginia’s presidential primary Wednesday. Governor Tim Kaine, who was the first governor in the country to endorse Obama, helped volunteers submit the 20,000 signatures this morning. That’s 10,000 more than is needed to get on the ballot. Kaine said that’s evidence of Obama’s momentum and support across the Commonwealth. Several states mandate a set number of signatures to get on the ballot, but Virginia requires the most. The Democratic Primary in Virginia is February 12th. LINK

Obama Campaign Files Virginia Petitions

Shawn O'Donnell — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 11:24:38 EST

Today I was pleased to join with Governor Tim Kaine and other Barack Obama for President volunteers from across Virginia to announce the completion of the petition drive that has made Senator Obama the first presidential candidate, of either party, to turn in petitions required to qualify for the ballot for Virginia's February 12th Democratic presidential primary.

Through the grassroots efforts of Obama’s Virginia supporters, the Obama campaign submitted 18,900 signatures, nearly double the required signature total under Virginia law and four times the amount generally required by the Democratic National Committee.

As a "Come-Here Virginian" and a Barack Obama supporter from the beginning, I was especially pleased with Governor Kaine's early endorsement and his serving as a national campaign co-chairman.

My thanks to all those Virginians who took time to sign petitions and to those volunteers and co-ordinators who proved grassroots politics can get the job done.

Thanks To Kevin Wolf For These Pictures

Why I Support Barack Obama

Nat — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:05:56 EST

***Note: Nat Kaine is the son of Virginia Governor Tim Kaine. He's currently enrolled in high school in Richmond, Virginia, and is waiting for word on his college applications. He came to Iowa with his dad on November 17th and 18th to talk about why they support Barack Obama.

I spent this past weekend in Iowa and wow, what an experience. Until Saturday morning, I knew almost nothing about the caucuses in Iowa, because back home in Virginia we have a traditional primary.

But I learn fast, and at eleven events I got my share of supporter cards signed and talked to alot of great people along the way.

Here's a picture of me and my dad at one of our stops.

I am very excited about the candidacy of Senator Obama. He represents the change that our country needs. He is not hopelessly embroiled in the the current political mess in Washington. He is an international man, and has the experience to bring our nation and our world together.

In Virginia, and everywhere, I see amazing support for Senator Obama among seventeen year-olds like myself. Our nation is faced with many problems and we need a candidate who has the ability revitalize our country. In my lifetime there have only been two last names in the White House, and this needs to change.

Virginia is traditionally a tough state for Democratic presidential candidates, but the support I see for Senator Obama says that can change.

The January 3rd caucus in Iowa is less than seven weeks away, so now is the time to get involved. If you haven't put much thought into the election, do it. As long as you are seventeen by November 4th, 2007, you can participate. Senator Obama is the right choice for our nation during this difficult time.

Sign supporter cards and caucus for Barack. And if you've done that, then convince your friends.

Volunteer, be a precinct captain - just get involved!

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine in Waverly, IA

Jaime Mulligan — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:26:22 EST

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is talking to Iowans this weekend about why he supports Barack Obama, making stops in Marion, Waverly, Charles City and Osage today - part of the same route he took during RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa).

Governor Kaine was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and first ran for local office in 1994. He began his political career with two terms on the Richmond city council and one term as mayor. In Richmond, Governor Kaine spent a lot of time trying to break down racial barriers and figuring out ways to unite people from different classes and backgrounds. Now, as governor of Virginia, he has the same challenges: "How do you bring people together?"

Governor Kaine signed on as a supporter one week after Barack announced that he was running for president. Barack had gone to Virginia to help Governor Kaine's gubernatorial campaign in 2005, and that's when the two first met. "We're both Harvard law grads, both civil rights lawyers, and our moms grew up in the same tiny farmtown in Kansas."

At a small roundtable of mostly undecided Iowans in Waverly, Governor Kaine talked about some of the reasons he's supporting Barack:

He has very unique experiences. The experience of having a Kenyan father and being raised for a few years in Indonesia [is important]. That's a powerful experience in forming character. His work as a community organizer, his work in the state legislature to reform criminal justice issues and improve healthcare, and his work on ethics in the U.S. Senate. He's a smart person but he's smart enough to know what he doesn't know. It takes a smart person and a self-confident person to know when to listen to other people.

He also cited electability as a critical factor for supporting Barack:

In Virginia, where we haven't gone for a Democratic candidate [for president] in a very long time, the only way I got elected governor was by uniting Democrats and independents and lots of moderate Republicans. It's still tough for a Democrat to get our 13 electoral votes, but the independents and the moderate Republicans are very excited about Barack's run.

One of the folks at this event in Waverly was John, who came straight from his job at McDonald's. Here's John with our local field organizer, Alek Wipperman.

I asked John why he decided to attend today's event and here was his response:

I came because I'm interested in the possibilites. Personally I'm a Republican. I would say that I do agree with some of the policies ... that the current administration has [taken].

...I saw this commercial the other day. It was just Obama saying give me a chance, see what it could be like. And I think that's really interesting...There's the conflict in my head. I can support the war, but the war is going badly. And [Barack's] morals are better than anybody else's.

Change is what motivated me.

We'll have more coverage of Governor Kaine's travels across Iowa this weekend, so keep checking back. This is the fourth "red-state" Democrat to travel to Iowa in support of Barack in the last couple of weeks. We had former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, former Mississippi Governor Ray Mabus and former Oklahoma Congressman Brad Carson in Iowa.

Yesterday, a new Iowa poll was released that showed Barack as the strongest general election candidate against every major Republican candidate. Barack is definitely emerging as the candidate that swing-state Democrats can be confident having at the top of the ticket!

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine visits Iowa

Nick Kimball — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 14:50:18 EST

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine is traveling around Iowa today and tomorrow on behalf of Barack. His trip includes stops in Cedar Rapids, Vinton, Waverly, Charles City, Osage, Mason City, Algona, Fort Dodge and Webster City.

Virginians elected Governor Kaine in 2005. As a Democrat elected in a traditionally more Republican state, Governor Kaine knows what it takes to bring Republicans and Democrats together to get things done. Here's what he had to say about Senator Obama yesterday:

In Virginia and the rest of our great nation, people from across the political spectrum are excited by Senator Obama’s commitment to uniting our country to make progress on the on issues that matter to everyday Americans. Barack Obama is the best candidate to lead America because he has the experience we need to challenge the conventional thinking in Washington and bring us together to work towards common goals.

Here's the rest of today's schedule:

Uptown Cafe
223 N Main Street
Charles City
3:30 PM

Maple Inn
702 Main Street
Osage
5:00 PM

We'll update later with some pictures and info about the events, so check back!

Who Should be Obama's VP Running Mate?

Nathaniel Krefman — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 12:34:11 EST

Can you imagine if Al Gore were humble enough to accept the nod for Veep again on an Obama/Gore ticket? There's nothing in the Constitution prohibiting it, right? Unlikely story, but it would be an unstoppable ticket.

It can't be Barack Obama/Bill Clinton unfortunately (although that would be swell!), because the 12th Amendment says "no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States." *single tear*

The following post is in response to a question posed in the Barack Obama (One Million Strong for Barack Obama) Facebook group: "Who should be Barack Obama's Vice Presidential running mate when (not if) he wins the Democratic nomination?"

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine Endorses Barack Obama

Jon Jones — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:42:14 EST

BO in Richmond (video)

lawyer2be — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 09:41:39 EST

Here's video from the Washington Post of BO and Tim Kaine in Richmond. BO answers questions about campaigning in the heart of the Confederacy, about the competitiveness of VA in the general election and jokes about picking up the Kaine endorsement "on the rebound" due to Mark Warner dropping out. Pretty good stuff. Check it out here. (You'll have to wait through a 15 sec ad).

Obama/Warner?

Joe Seago — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:28:35 EST

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine will endorse Senator Barack Obama this Saturday. Outside of potentially improving Obama's popularity in the South, this endorsement strengthens a 2008 possibility birthed by Mark Warner's withdrawal in October.